paulb Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 A TF-104G at LEXJ Santander Airport, Spain (MSFS). The current airport, built on ground reclaimed from the Bay of Santander, was opened to traffic in 1977. The airport is named after the famous golf player Seve Ballesteros, born in Pedreña, a few kilometres from the airport and being one of the most well-known public figures of Cantabria in the last century. The Belgian Air Force operated the F-104 Starfighter from 1964 to 1983. This one from 31 Tiger Sqn is shown in 1983 Tiger Meet markings. Whilst originating in the USA (Lockheed), many were built in Europe. During the seventies and eighties, I was fortunate to see them flying with the Belgian, Canadian, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian and Norwegian Air Forces. In 1958 the F-104 had achieved the world speed record at 1,404 mph (2,246 km/hr). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mac Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Beautiful shots and story of a gorgeous part of Spain! The engine on the F104 looks a loud piece of work! No noise abatement in those days! John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Grand set of shots these Paul. cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, John Mac said: Beautiful shots and story of a gorgeous part of Spain! The engine on the F104 looks a loud piece of work! No noise abatement in those days! John. Thanks John. I can remember seeing four CF-104s (Tiger Romeo display team) a few times at the International Air Tattoo. I am sure that one time, flying at about 500 feet, they went transonic! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Grand set of shots these Paul. cheers Iain Many thanks Iain . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 A venerable aircraft for sure, and a nice set of images here Paul The F-14 always looked like a missile to me, but that thing can scoot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Sniper31 said: A venerable aircraft for sure, and a nice set of images here Paul The F-14 always looked like a missile to me, but that thing can scoot! Many thanks Landon. In real life it flies like a missile! I saw a number of displays (some years ago) - There would be a flypast then it/they would vanish for a few minutes before a flypast from the opposite direction. It was not designed to be a dogfighter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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