552073 | Herpa Wings 1:200 1:200 | Lockheed F-104C Starfighter USAF 479th Tactical Fighter Wing

In 1954, the Starfighter, manufactured by Lockheed, had its maiden flight. The interceptor behaved like a race car in supersonic speed but lacked mission flexibility. Ultimately, the Air Force purchased barely 300 aircraft, far less than planned. In Germany however, the Starfighter, as an all purpose interceptor in an advanced version became a huge success but not without controversy. The cockpit of this US Air Force model can be displayed opened and closed.