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1962 West Germany Luftwaffe Raytheon Company Missile Contract News Clipping - F-104G Starfighter - Sparrow 3 Air-To-Air Missiles - Aerospace Industry - Cold War - Ready For Framing

1962 West Germany Luftwaffe Raytheon Company Missile Contract News Clipping - F-104G Starfighter - Sparrow 3 Air-To-Air Missiles - Aerospace Industry - Cold War - Ready For Framing

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Vintage Original 1962 West Germany Luftwaffe Raytheon Company Missile Contract News Clipping - F-104G Starfighter - Sparrow 3 Air-To-Air Missiles - Aerospace Industry - Cold War - Ready For Framing

Measures Approx. 1-1/2" Wide By 1-3/8" Tall

In Very Good Vintage Condition - Trimmed Edges, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Clipping. 

This 1962 Clipping Highlights A Collaborative Effort Between West Germany's Luftwaffe And Raytheon Company To Enhance The F-104G Starfighter's Capabilities By Equipping It With Sparrow 3 Air-To-Air Missiles. The 400-Lb Missiles, Coupled With Wingtip Pod Fire-Control Systems, Aimed To Improve The Aircraft's Effectiveness In Aerial Combat. The F-104G Starfighter, A Supersonic Fighter Developed By Lockheed, Was Widely Used During The Cold War. This Development Reflects NATO's Technological Advancements Amid Heightened Tensions With The Warsaw Pact. No Final Decision Had Been Made At The Time, Emphasizing The Experimental Nature Of This Initiative.

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