Feather Duster I and II programs

Juvat wrote:

Zajcevi posted:

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Was it sole USAF test or also USN fighters were involved?

USAF and ANG it would appear.

And was also simulated by some types (possibly F-106 like on Top Gun)?

Not according to this article.

I can hear the conversation now -- "You're thinking of mentioning our
mortal enemy, the USN, and their participation in Featherduster in the
FWR? How well do you like your career?"

F-8s were the only a/c that gave the F-104s trouble, at high
altitude/subsonic where the F-8's wing loading rules. The F-8's were also
flying an early form of Loose Deuce (The 104s were flying Double Attack).

Guy

P.S. Do the articles you found describe the F-104 tactics used against the
F-86Hs? I've got that.