Uncovering The Lockheed (T)F-104G Starfighter
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner's name inside top left hand side of front cover in ink - scribbled out.
Few aircraft in aviation history have captured the imagination quite like the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter — a razor-thin, Mach 2 interceptor that became the backbone of NATO's Cold War air forces. This fifth volume in the acclaimed Uncovering series by Danny Coremans and Peter Burite presents an exhaustive and visually stunning technical study of both the F-104G and its two-seat trainer variant, the TF-104G, meticulously detailing the aircraft's airframe, systems, markings, and operational service across multiple European air forces. Drawing on rare photographic archives and close-up walkaround imagery, the authors document every panel, rivet, and stencil with a precision that will satisfy even the most demanding scale modeller or aviation historian. Beyond its role as a reference guide, this volume stands as a tribute to one of the most controversial yet iconic jets of the 20th century — a machine celebrated for its blistering performance and notorious for its demanding handling characteristics. Coremans and Burite bring the same authoritative rigour that has defined their entire series, combining technical accuracy with an eye for the dramatic details that bring a legendary warplane back to life. Whether you are a modeller seeking colour call-outs or an enthusiast tracing the Starfighter's storied service history, this comprehensive study will leave you with a far deeper appreciation for the aircraft they once called the missile with a man in it.
Author: Danny Coremans & Peter Burite
Format: Paperback
Published: 2012, DACO Publications
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner's name inside top left hand side of front cover in ink - scribbled out.
Few aircraft in aviation history have captured the imagination quite like the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter — a razor-thin, Mach 2 interceptor that became the backbone of NATO's Cold War air forces. This fifth volume in the acclaimed Uncovering series by Danny Coremans and Peter Burite presents an exhaustive and visually stunning technical study of both the F-104G and its two-seat trainer variant, the TF-104G, meticulously detailing the aircraft's airframe, systems, markings, and operational service across multiple European air forces. Drawing on rare photographic archives and close-up walkaround imagery, the authors document every panel, rivet, and stencil with a precision that will satisfy even the most demanding scale modeller or aviation historian. Beyond its role as a reference guide, this volume stands as a tribute to one of the most controversial yet iconic jets of the 20th century — a machine celebrated for its blistering performance and notorious for its demanding handling characteristics. Coremans and Burite bring the same authoritative rigour that has defined their entire series, combining technical accuracy with an eye for the dramatic details that bring a legendary warplane back to life. Whether you are a modeller seeking colour call-outs or an enthusiast tracing the Starfighter's storied service history, this comprehensive study will leave you with a far deeper appreciation for the aircraft they once called the missile with a man in it.