The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Was Pure Legend

What You Need to Know: The Lockheed F-104 “Starfighter,” developed by Clarence “Kelly” Johnson's Skunk Works, was a Cold War marvel known for its Mach-2.0 speed and sleek, missile-like design.

-Created to meet U.S. Air Force demands for a fast, high-altitude fighter, the F-104 set records and became a tactical powerhouse with its M-61 Vulcan cannon and Sidewinder missiles.

-Despite these strengths, its thin fuselage, limited fuel capacity, and high accident rate earned it the moniker...