"STARFIGHTERS" formation taxi at Andrews AFB Open House, Maryland, United States in May 2008

"Starfighters" the only fully operational, civilian owned Supersonic Jet Team on the U.S. Air-show circuit

Rick "Comrade" Svetkoff - Pilot
Rick's career in aviation began in 1971 flying air charter, corporate and commuter flights.
1978 found him opening new doors and flying A-4s, carrier based attack fighters, for the United States Navy.
After leaving the Navy in 1984, Rick joined Continental Airlines where he is now a captain of the 757/767.
Rick adds to his 26 year, 20,000 hour flying career with his participation in the air show industry.
For the past five years, he has been a part of the air show circuit and has cultivated his dream of assembling an F-104 team.
Rick is the owner and lead pilot for the "Starfighters" F-104 team.

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