The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary aircraft that redefined the possibilities of high-altitude flight during the Cold ...

What You Need to Know: The Lockheed F-104 “Starfighter,” developed by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson’s Skunk Works, was a Cold War marvel known for its Mach-2.0 speed and sleek, missile-like design.... The ...

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Cold War. It was noted for being the first production aircraft to sustain Mach 2 speed, and it flew more than 5,000 sorties ...

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, nicknamed the “Flying Coffin,” was one of the most controversial jet fighters of the Cold War. This video explores its radical design, blistering speed, high accident ...

Once a common sight in European skies, the F-104 Starfighter has been out of military service for well over a decade. The last major user was the Italian Air Force, and indeed the author’s last ...