...his normal job at Edwards was flight-testing modern in-flight refueling (with the boom), but checked out in the YF-104. Fascinating man - flew B-24's in the ETO during WW2, and was a test pilot at Edwards AFB during the golden years (the 50's). He passed away about 8 years ago...:(
The short wings would work today with computer fly-by-wire technology to control F-104's inherently unstable aerodynamics. But back then being alert, lucky and good were needed to survive your tour with the "Widow-maker".
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