TF-104G-M "N992SF" "Starfighters" departing the Kennedy Space Center "Starfighters" the only fully operational, civilian owned Supersonic Jet Team 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 chief pilot for the "Starfighters" F-104 team. copyright © Matt Haskell