F-104 and '69 Camaro

[427TJ]

Got this from a buddy who went to his old F-104 squadron's reunion recently.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/Various%20Photos/104andCamaro.jpg

[Xplantdad]

That's cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JRSully]

Does that 104 fly or a static display.? Looks awesome

[427TJ]

It was (is?) part of a two-jet team called the "Starfighters," as in F-104 Starfighter. The other team F-104 is a two-seater. One of the pilots, a former USAF F-104 Weapons School instructor back in the '60s, was killed a few years ago in a privately-owned Hawker Hunter (1950s British jet fighter) when the engine quit after liftoff and it went into a stand of trees and I think the show routine ended after his death. I saw the Starfighters team at the Reno Air Races several years ago and it was great to see two F-104s roaring round in formation. There's also a few "Starfighters" video clips on YouTube.

[SSJunkie68-69]

Bet Charley is taking a hard look at that set up.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[StriperSS]

If I'd have seen that paint scheme anywhere else, it would have been so-so. It sure looks awesome when you see what it's themed from though. Very cool. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Chris_69_SS]

Turbo Jets rule!

[47Hammer]

[ QUOTE ]
If I'd have seen that paint scheme anywhere else, it would have been so-so. It sure looks awesome when you see what it's themed from though. Very cool. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Are there matching flight suits and shirts? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[1970Bluel78]

SSSHHHH.....Is that Ford Grabber Blue ?