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Hi folks,
I am 49 year old airline pilot with 14.000hrs jet experience. I still want to realize my dream of flying a western military jet, most likely the F 104. Does anybody has any adresses for me? I am only looking for western jets not for MIG`S.
Thanks for the help.
QDMQDMQDM
7th Jan 2007, 13:43
http://www.thundercity.com/
You could try a Lightning at Thunder City. I doubt you'll find an F-104 anywhere. The Italians are just retiring their last versions and I cannot see how a civilian operator could ever get permission to operate one. Maybe I'm wrong...?
MSP Aviation
7th Jan 2007, 16:15
i know that there are (were?) one or two private F-104s doing the US airshow circuit. there was an article about them in Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine a few years back (2000 or so). if you had the money and desire, you might be able to order the back issue, contact the owners, and arrange a private flight.
Oxeagle
8th Jan 2007, 12:56
What about Delta Jets at Kemble? I believe they operate Hunters, Gnats and Jet Provosts.
Ox
boogie-nicey
17th Jul 2007, 16:17
I used to fly with a syndicate called "WES" - Where Eagles Share ;) based at North Weald, would that be of any help.....
http://www.area51aviation.co.uk/
Does that help ....?
forget
17th Jul 2007, 17:07
From - http://www.warbirdalley.com/f104.htm
At least three F-104s are now flown by private owners in the USA, and several more are under restoration.
OFBSLF
17th Jul 2007, 18:12
Looks like these folks have 3 F104s. http://www.starfighters.net/Home_Page.html
effortless
17th Jul 2007, 19:15
I am getting sweaty palms at the very thought of an F104. Watching them come into land at, what was it? 180kts? :eek: