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| Squadrons for : Starfighter | ||
| A list of all squadrons from known to have used this aircraft. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
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434th Fighter Squadron Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 434th Fighter Squadron | 434th Fighter Squadron Conducted air defense prior to flying duties overseas. Between 26th May 1944 and 25th Apr 1945 flew combat missons over the European Theater of Operations. Received Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for performance in aerial conflicts against the enemy on 18th August, 5th and 26th September 1944. Trained as fighter-day, and later, tactical fighter squadron, 1952-1962. In 1966, was reinstated as a squadron and began training F-4 crews for assignment in Southeast Asia. In Aug 1972, deployed to Thailand, where it served under operational control of 49 Tactical Fighter Wing. Engaged in combat over North and South Vietnam in October 1972. Redeployed back the USA. By 1975, provided combat aircrew training for US and Allied pilots. From 1977-1991, trained pilots. The squadron flew P-38 Lightning 1943 - 1944, P-51 Mustang from 1944 to 1945, P-47 Thunderbolt in 1945, F-51 Mustang from 1952 - 1953, F-86 Sabre from 1953 - 1955, F-100 Super Sabre from 1954 - 1959, F-104 Starfighter from 1959 - 1962, F-4 Phantom from 1966 - 1976 and T-38 Talon from 1977 - 1991. | |
| Signatures for : Starfighter | ||
| A list of all signatures from our database who are associated with this aircraft. A profile page is available by clicking their name. | ||
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 Adjutant Chef Palmer De Vlieger Click the name or photo above to see prints signed by Adjutant Chef Palmer De Vlieger | Adjutant Chef Palmer De Vlieger Adjudant Chef Palmer De Vlieger was one of the two display pilots for The Belgium Air Force F -104 display team. The Slivers. The Display team gave their first public demonstration on May 14, 1969 during the international meeting at Brustem. Their show was based on synchronised high speed crossings with the runway axis as a reference point. The aircraft were painted in the traditonal 'vietnam' camouflage - 2 tones of green, tan and grey on the underside. In these first years the planes wore an insigna on the air intakes depicting 2 silhouettes of a F-104 crossing on a red disc. This insigna disappeared to be replaced by the teams name from the 1972 season on. The Slivers disbanded in July 1975 as Major Steve Nuyts was called upon other duties and there were no candidates to replace him. This during the seven years the team made 68 official presentations, and displayed in 5 European countries - Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. | |
 Major Steve Nuyts Click the name or photo above to see prints signed by Major Steve Nuyts | Major Steve Nuyts Major Steve Nuyts was one of the two display pilots for The Belgium Air Force F -104 display team. The Slivers. The Display team gave their first public demonstration on May 14, 1969 during the international meeting at Brustem. Their show was based on synchronised high speed crossings with the runway axis as a reference point. The aircraft were painted in the traditonal 'vietnam' camouflage - 2 tones of green, tan and grey on the underside. In these first years the planes wore an insigna on the air intakes depicting 2 silhouettes of a F-104 crossing on a red disc. This insigna disappeared to be replaced by the teams name from the 1972 season on. The Slivers disbanded in July 1975 as Major Steve Nuyts was called upon other duties and there were no candidates to replace him. This during the seven years the team made 68 official presentations, and displayed in 5 European countries - Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. | |
 Axel Ostermann Click the name above to see prints signed by Axel Ostermann | Axel Ostermann German display team leader Axel Ostermann led the German Navy Display Team The Vikings who thrilled crowds throughout Europe by demonstrating the surprising agility of the Starfighter in spectacular fashion from 1983 to 1986. | |
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