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.

But one particular plane also earned this dubious nickname. This was unfortunately the case with the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, which the German forces and other countries dubbed the "widowmaker ...

Following the requests I received from aircraft enthusiasts and modelers, I’ve decided to prepare a specific article to describe differences and peculiarities of the various F-104 versions that ...