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Good read and other articles as well

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/2016082 ... satellites

Now, some 60 years after the prototype first flew, the F-104 has found another role – as the launch vehicle for a new generation of tiny satellites.

A Starfighter pilot could reach 48,000ft (15 kilometres) in one minute, a feat still impressive 60 years later.

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Well if I can't rollerskate around my playpen while smoking and drinking a beer, I'm staying home..

Neat to see the old girl getting a new role. Long live the Starfighter!