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Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies an F-35 assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron at the Wings Over Houston Airshow, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. The airshow showcases vintage World War II aircraft alongside modern aviation and has supported a variety of local and national charities during its 39-year history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Flying Lemons: NATO’s 5 Worst Fighter Jets Ever

Key Points and Summary – NATO’s reputation for cutting-edge airpower masks a roster of troubled jets that stumbled through the jet age’s steep learning...

Caleb LarsonNovember 6, 2025

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F-104 Starfighter Was Really Just a Flying Coffin Fighter

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was a supersonic interceptor jet that flew in the U.S. Air Force beginning in the 1950s. The F-104 was designed...

Caleb LarsonApril 12, 2025