I am in the process of producing a documentary about a class of fighter or bomber aircraft often referred to as 'Widowmakers' for the reason that they kill more of their crew than the enemy. From the jet era, the Lockheed Starfighter might be counted in this category. From WWII, the Martin Marauder. From WWI - the BE2. And so on. I would welcome any suggestions as to other aircraft we should include - and why. Thanks.
Thanks to the many generous suggestions and comments received so far, I am keen to make direct contact with any aircrew or engineers who had experience of the following aircraft: Lockheed F104 Starfighter; De Havilland Sea Vixen; Boulton Paul Defiant; Mig 21 (esp. Indian Air Force); Chance Vought F7U Cutlass. Also need to source any archive footage of the above. My direct email is
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