TF-104G-M "N991SF" "Starfighters" in formation with an Eurofighter EF-2000 "Typhoon" at Grosseto June 17, 2023

TF-104G, MM54258, construction number 583H-5209, model 583-10-20, built by Lockheed

The jet, dubbed “Black Beauty” because of its stunning black paintjob, is one of the seven F-104s owned by the Starfighters Aerospace, of which four are currently airworthy, 
and based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to be used for research and development flights. 
Its return in Italy was long awaited since its participation to the airshow for the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force was announced fairly early in 2023.

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