A preserved U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-104 Starfighter on static display, showing its needle-like nose and compact, thin wings.

A preserved Lockheed F-104C Starfighter stands on display, its needle-like nose and compact wings emblematic of the Cold War supersonic interceptor.

A Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in California Air Guard markings sits on display beneath a clear desert sky.

Luftwaffe Lockheed F-104G Starfighter on display in a museum, showcasing its iconic pointed nose and Luftwaffe markings.