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linebacker55 · 20-03-2008

Nice model of an Aircraft which unfortunately suffered a rather disproportional failure rate as a Fighter in it's NATO role. Quickly superseded by better aircraft, the Fledgeling German Air Force Luftwaffe lost quite a few Starfighter Pilots, fast gaining a reputation as the Widow-maker. I'm told that the US Air Force prefered the old Thunderchiefs, Skyraiders, Skyhawks and even Sabres.

Part of the problem was ever improving weapon systems fitted to out-dated aircraft. Something our own Fleet Air Arm was a victim of....but that's another story.

I remember building one years ago...either Revell or Airfix made it, but I badged mine up in Luftwaffe style.

Cheers...jules

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linebacker55 Scale Model Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hampshire England Real Name: Jules My Models: OO Gauge Trains Visit linebacker55's Gallery Posts: 37	F104's Nice model of an Aircraft which unfortunately suffered a rather disproportional failure rate as a Fighter in it's NATO role. Quickly superseded by better aircraft, the Fledgeling German Air Force Luftwaffe lost quite a few Starfighter Pilots, fast gaining a reputation as the Widow-maker. I'm told that the US Air Force prefered the old Thunderchiefs, Skyraiders, Skyhawks and even Sabres. Part of the problem was ever improving weapon systems fitted to out-dated aircraft. Something our own Fleet Air Arm was a victim of....but that's another story. I remember building one years ago...either Revell or Airfix made it, but I badged mine up in Luftwaffe style. Cheers...jules