Lockheed F-104 and Air Force training films DVD

Description: The F-104 Starfighter " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> THE F-104 Starfighter DVD Video Description The F-104 Starfighter DVD, is a collection of films about Lockheed's groundbreaking high performance supersonic fighter jet.. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was a single-engine, supersonic interceptor aircraft originally developed by Lockheed for the United States Air Force (USAF). One of the Century Series of fighter aircraft, it was operated by the air forces of more than a dozen nations from 1958 to 2004. Its design team was led by Kelly Johnson, who went on to lead or contribute to the development of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and other Lockheed aircraft. The seven rare films on this DVD include : - F-104 STARFIGHTER FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROMOTIONAL FILM This early industry promotional film outlines the features and potential roles envisioned for the F-104 within the various Air Force missions. (14 min) - U.S. AIR FORCE 1958 NEWS REVIEW Here viewers see the current Air Force news of 1958. The first piece of news is Maj. Howard Johnson setting a new record for altitude. Johnson climbs aboard a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (YF-104A 55-2957) and takes off, flying above the Mojave Desert. He sets a new altitude record of 91240 ft. (13 min) - AIR FORCE RESEARCH PILOT SCHOOL NF-104A STARFIGHTER In 1962 the U.S. Air Force established the Research Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base to train the next generation of pilots for space. (9 min) - TRAINING FOR SPACE This rare film from Lockheed, TRAINING FOR SPACE, shows the aerospace research pilot program and focuses on the creation of the NF-104A training aircraft. It was a flight test in this specific program that nearly killed Chuck Yeager and is depicted in the film, "The Right Stuff." (10 min) - STARFIGHTER ZERO LENGTH TAKE OFF FILM This rare film from Lockheed, TRAINING FOR SPACE, shows the aerospace research pilot program and focuses on the creation of the NF-104A training aircraft. It was a flight test in this specific program that nearly killed Chuck Yeager and is depicted in the film, "The Right Stuff." (10 min) - F-104G TRAINING FILM #1 PREFLIGHT CHECKOUT This pilot training film for the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter focuses on George Air Force Base, part of Tactical Air Command and home to the 4443 School Squadron, where initial training in the F-104G is conducted. Pilots trained at this school train allied nations in the operation of the F-104G. (10 min) - Tactical Weapons Effects Tests Produced in 1964, this stunning U.S. Air Force film shows tactical weapons tests against various types of targets using F-100 Super Sabre, the F-103 and other aircraft. Over 100 target complexes were built to simulate enemy positions. Tests were also conducted of air to air missiles, air to ground and anti-tank weapons, and bombs. (21 min) View our other military history DVDs here; The Great Battles series, Famous Generals, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps, Fighters-Bombers, Aircraft Carriers/Battleships, Submarines, Fallout shelters and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S., $2.00 Canada - via USPS First Class mail (DVD is a hybrid disc, and is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low.) Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

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