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“What makes me sure it’s a 104? Born during WWII, my love for aviation took me

early. I built models since age seven (still do) bought a J-3 Cub when I was

nineteen, got my commercial pilot’s license in 1968, followed by another aircraft

purchase and it goes on and on. All through my years I have kept my eyes on

military aircraft and having an uncle who flew the dog nosed Sabre (F-86D) further

peaked my interest. My recognition of the F-104 was instantaneous largely due to

the very small and quite thin wings not to mention the horizontal stabilizer being

mounted high on the vertical fin. Add to this the engine inlets, cockpit location and

fuselage shape and you’ve got a missile with a man in it (as it was often called),

the F-104 Starfighter.



F-104 Starfighter



The F-105, on the other hand, was a bird of a later time. Used in Vietnam and often referred to

as “Wild Weasels” their mission was developed by the U.S. Air Force in 1965, during the war.

Its primary concept was the use of two-seat aircraft, to counter hostile radar-controlled

surface-to-air weapons.”



F-105 “Wild Weasel”



thanks to John Whiting, Rindge, New Hampshire





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A turkey never voted for an early Christmas. - Unknown



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If my Valentine you won't be,

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Bruce Lee's fast pace, Jet Li's pretty style and Jet Li's acrobatics combine with Muay Thai for my own style. - Tony Jaa



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