RN Publishing Launches New Series with Illustrated Monograph on the F-104 Starfighter
RN Publishing has announced the first volume in a new series of illustrated monographs focusing on prominent combat aircraft, dedicated to the F-104 Starfighter. The book details the aircraft’s origins adn early service with the United States Air Force.
Development and Operational History
The monograph explores the development of lockheed’s F-104 program, offering a technical description of the initial versions of the aircraft. It covers its operational history with the USAF, NASA, and the Luftwaffe – specifically noting the Luftwaffe’s pilot training program conducted at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona utilizing aircraft bearing American insignia.
The publication includes unpublished photographs and firsthand accounts, alongside a section dedicated to a specific Italian pilot’s experiences at Luke AFB. A modeling section provides information for enthusiasts, complemented by various color profiles. An appendix details data, figures, and technical specifications. The work comprehensively covers the F-104’s 40 years of service in the United States, from 1954 to 1994.
Book Details
* Pages: 184
* language: Italian and English
* photos: Over 360 color and black and white images
* Color Profiles: 15
* Price: Euro 35.00
* Availability: Available through aeronautical bookstores and directly from RN Publishing.
This monograph aims to be a definitive resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians interested in the F-104 Starfighter’s early years and its impact on aerial warfare.
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