F 104 Starfighter

Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473863293

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by Martin W Bowman Pdf

The F-104 Starfighter is quite possibly one of the most photographed aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most iconic. Here, Martin Bowman offers up a well researched, comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining history of this impressive interceptor aircraft and fighter bomber. Firsthand insights gathered from pilots who have flown the Starfighter in a variety of international contexts make for a rich and diverse narrative, interspersed throughout with a good selection of black and white and color illustrations that really bring the story to life. Over the course of an eventful history, the Starfighter has been caught up in an extensive variety of conflicts across the world. This book not only acquaints us with the landmark milestones of a widely utilized aircraft type, it also illuminates our understanding of the dynamic history of aviation in the second half of the twentieth century.

Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780963150

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F-104 Starfighter Units in Combat by Peter E. Davies Pdf

This title covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. There, it was engaged in some of the war's most famous battles including the legendary operation Bolo, where seven North Vietnamese MiGs were destroyed without the loss of a single US fighter. This small, tough and very fast fighter, dubbed 'The Missile with a Man in It', was called upon to do things it was not specifically designed for, and did them admirably. Featuring illustrations and photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations, this comprehensive appraisal of the F-104 Starfighter is ideal for modelling and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Author : Phil Friddell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0897472993

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F-104 Starfighter in Action by Phil Friddell Pdf

Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473863286

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by Martin W Bowman Pdf

The F-104 Starfighter is quite possibly one of the most photographed aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most iconic. Here, Martin Bowman offers up a well researched, comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining history of this impressive interceptor aircraft and fighter bomber. Firsthand insights gathered from pilots who have flown the Starfighter in a variety of international contexts make for a rich and diverse narrative, interspersed throughout with a good selection of black and white and color illustrations that really bring the story to life. Over the course of an eventful history, the Starfighter has been caught up in an extensive variety of conflicts across the world. This book not only acquaints us with the landmark milestones of a widely utilized aircraft type, it also illuminates our understanding of the dynamic history of aviation in the second half of the twentieth century.

Author : Lieuwe de Vries
Publisher : MMP
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-25
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 8363678589

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F-104 Starfighter Special Camouflages by Lieuwe de Vries Pdf

This book from the new series "Spotlight On" shows detailed drawings (profiles) of the F-104 Starfighters in special camouflages. Book contains color and very detailed profiles showing the variety of the F-104 family special camouflages with very comprehensive captions.

Author : OFONQ
Publisher : neobooks
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783754186763

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by OFONQ Pdf

Die Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ist ein einmotoriges Überschall-Abfangflugzeug, das während des Kalten Krieges häufig als Jagdbomber eingesetzt wurde. Er wurde von Lockheed als Tagjäger im Rahmen der Century Series von Kampfflugzeugen für die United States Air Force (USAF) entwickelt. In den frühen 1960er Jahren wurde er zu einem Allwetter-Mehrzweckflugzeug weiterentwickelt und von mehreren anderen Nationen produziert, so dass er auch außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten weit verbreitet eingesetzt wurde.

Author : Bert Kinzey
Publisher : Squadron/Signal Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0830650512

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F-104 Starfighter by Bert Kinzey Pdf

Traces the development of the Starfighter, shows its cockpit, controls, and design details, and includes information for model makers

Author : Klaus Kropf
Publisher : Ian Allan Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fighter planes
ISBN : 1857801245

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German Starfighters by Klaus Kropf Pdf

This highly illustrated and authoritative study, by a former Luftwaffe F-104 pilot, explores the aircraft's diverse roles from high-level intercetpion to low-level maritime attack.

Author : Bruce Gordon
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781491846049

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The Spirit of Attack by Bruce Gordon Pdf

SCRAMBLE! In a couple of minutes my wingman and I would be airborne on another adventure. Sometimes we intercepted an airliner, sometimes a misplaced B-52 bomber, and sometimes Russian bombers probing our defenses; Russian warships; MIG fighters; or troops in contact in Vietnam, calling for napalm only yards from their positions. Twice it was UFOs - Unidentified Flying Objects! This book is a series of short stories, supported by more than 90 photographs. The first part has my own stories; later stories were contributed by my fellow pilots. The last story is from WW II of our P-38 fighters attacking the Romanian oil fields and getting badly mauled by defending Romanian fighters - and a Romanian pilot's view of the battle! Only the spirit of attack borne in a brave heart will bring success to any fighter aircraft, to matter how highly developed the aircraft may be. That quote from Adolf Galland, an Ace of the German Luftwaffe in WW II, was the motto of our 317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Alaska. The fighter pilot is a hunter, and his quarry is the most dangerous in the world - men who want to kill him! The best defense is a good offense - ATTACK! The US Air Force had a program called Every Man a Tiger. A tiger does not kill impulsively or in anger, but plans his attack carefully and strikes with cool ferocity. We were tigers! Fighter pilots tell stories around the bar, but they seldom write them down. These stories were written by the fighter pilots themselves! Come with me and hear of the beauty of flight, the mortal danger of electrical power failure at night in a snowstorm, and the thrill of attack with 20mm cannons firing right under your feet!

Author : Peter R. Foster
Publisher : Olympic Marketing Corporation
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0853688095

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F-104 Starfighter by Peter R. Foster Pdf

Author : David Doyle
Publisher : MMD-Squadron Signal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0897478223

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F-104 Starfighter by David Doyle Pdf

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter first flew in 1954, then broke the world altitude record in May 1958 and the world air-speed record nine days later. It was the first aircraft to hold both records simultaneously. Many of the Starfighter's records stand today. With a powerful XJ79 engine and futuristic design by famed Lockheed engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and his team, a YF-104A passed Mach 2 in 1956. The F-104 was born from combat against Communist MiG-15 jet aircraft during the Korean War. Known as a "missile with a man in it" and "an engine with wings," Starfighters trained astronauts such as Chuck Yeager on the edge of space, fought over Vietnam, and were lethal Cold War interceptors capable of firing air-to-air nuclear missiles. During its 50-year career, it was used by no less than 15 nations from Jordan to Taiwan; Italy finally retired its fleet in 2005. It is poised to be reborn as a civilian satellite launcher in 2018.

Author : Jim Upton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1580071872

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Warbirdtech by Jim Upton Pdf

The F-104 Starfighter was one of the most successful and prolific jet fighters of the late '50s and early '60s - and one of the most beautiful. It was the first production Mach 2 aircraft, and it rewrote the performance books for speed, altitude and time to climb. Aircraft enthusiasts called it "the missile with a man in it." After its initial flight in 1954, the F-104 program produced more than 2,500 aircraft, making it one of the largest military aircraft programs ever. F-104s flew for the US and many NATO allies, and were eventually produced under license in Canada, Japan, and several European countries. In fact, Italy is still flying updated F-104s in 2003. This book covers this revolutionary aircraft's design and development, its weapons and other systems, and all 18 models of the F-104, complete with photos of each variant. NASA-modified research craft are also discussed, along with several formerly classified programs based on the F-104. Author Jim Upton was one of the F-104 program's flight test engineers, so he knows the aircraft and the people involved. Includes a foreword by Dick Heppe, retired president of Lockheed California, and chief aerodynamicist of the F-104.

Author : United States Air Force,NASA
Publisher : Periscope Film LLC
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1940453429

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F-104 STARFIGHTER PILOTS FLIGH by United States Air Force,NASA Pdf

Created by famed Lockheed designer Kelly Johnson, the F-104 Starfighter was designed to compete with Soviet Mig-15s. Equipped with a huge and powerful J79 engine, the aircraft could reach speeds well in excess of Mach 2.0, while its thin, trapezoidal wing provided extremely low drag with terrific acceleration and rate of climb. Unforgiving and sensitive to control inputs, the F-104 killed many pilots and developed a reputation as a "widow-maker." Despite its shortcomings, the Starfighter enjoyed a long career. It flew in the air support role during "Rolling Thunder" in the Vietnam War. It also saw extensive service in foreign air forces and NATO. NASA continued to use the F-104 as a support aircraft until 1995. This pilot's flight operating handbook was originally produced by the USAF. It has been slightly reformatted but is reproduced here in its entirety. It provides a fascinating view inside the cockpit of one of history's great planes.

Author : Dave Windle,Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783461189

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by Dave Windle,Martin W. Bowman Pdf

The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you. It is one of the worlds fastest fighters with a top speed of Mach 2.2 and a service ceiling of 58,000 feet. First delivered to the USAF in 1958 it was also sold to the German, Greek, Italian, Turkish and Italian Air Forces. It could carry a variety of air to air, and air to surface missiles and was powered by a single General Electric J79 turbojet that developed 17,900lbs of thrust with afterburner. The Italian Air Force continued to fly it into the 21st Century.This book contains the world famous color profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and color schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts' reference.

Author : Rolf Stünkel
Publisher : tredition
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783347130340

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MACH 2 by Rolf Stünkel Pdf

Lockheed ́s F-104G, a brand-new sleek jet design of the early 1950s, was a dream bird with a flying performance well beyond imagination. Despite its widow maker reputation in Germany during the early years of operation, the F-104 gained cult status and pilots became addicted to flying it. In his book, Rolf Stünkel takes us back to his training days and cold-war flights over the Baltic sea and along the East German border - a gripping, thought-provoking journey through time, not without a self-critical look at the past and present.