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The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Was Pure Legend
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.
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From Mach 2 to 'Flying Coffin': The Legacy of the F-104 Starfighter
F-104: Not a Total Failure, But… The Starfighter made her maiden flight on March 4, 1954, and officially entered service on February 20, 1958. A total of 2,578 planes were built.