German Starfighters : Training And Service
German Starfighters: The Story in Colour, Training and Service
The F-104 Starfighter was one of the most fascinating aircraft of the Cold War era in Europe. Several European air forces operated the aircraft, with Germany alone having 916 Starfighters in its inventory. The General Electric J-79 engine howl was unique and filled the European skies for many years.
This book introduces Starfighter pilot training in the US, weapons training in Italy and Portugal, NATO competitions, technical specifications and the controversial accident issues in the 1960s. With more than 220 images, this book, the second volume of two covering the Starfighter in German service, provides a dynamic look at this versatile multi-purpose aircraft in service with the Luftwaffe and Naval Air Wings.
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ISBN: 978 1 80282 475 9
Price: £15.99
Series: Historic Military Aviation Series, vol 25
Format: Paperback, 96 pages
Author: Klaus Kropf
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German Starfighters: The Story in Colour, Training and Service
The F-104 Starfighter was one of the most fascinating aircraft of the Cold War era in Europe. Several European air forces operated the aircraft, with Germany alone having 916 Starfighters in its inventory. The General Electric J-79 engine howl was unique and filled the European skies for many years.
This book introduces Starfighter pilot training in the US, weapons training in Italy and Portugal, NATO competitions, technical specifications and the controversial accident issues in the 1960s. With more than 220 images, this book, the second volume of two covering the Starfighter in German service, provides a dynamic look at this versatile multi-purpose aircraft in service with the Luftwaffe and Naval Air Wings.
Available: NOW
ISBN: 978 1 80282 475 9
Price: £15.99
Series: Historic Military Aviation Series, vol 25
Format: Paperback, 96 pages
Author: Klaus Kropf
