Pactra - Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

I routinely search for Pactra Aero-Flex gliders on E-bay.  Once in a while I will find something interesting that I do not have yet.  I have seen a number of these Lockheed F-104 Starfighters for sale, but the price tag has always been far too much.  I think I saw one for sale for $20.00 once which is far too much to pay.  Recently I found one for $5.00 which is quite reasonable.  

This glider is printed only on one side.  Lots of Pactra Aeroflex gliders are printed on both sides, but a few are only printed on one side for whatever reason.  

This is a fantastic glider.  The wingspan is super short, but it flies incredibly well.  I'd say it is probably one of the best gliders I have.

Pactra - F-104 Lockheed Starfighter in original packaging

Pactra - F-104 Lockheed Starfighter out of the packaging

Pactra - F-104 Lockheed Starfighter assembled

Power Prop WWII Glider - #12 (or #13) Lockheed P-38

Power Prop WWII Glider - #12 (or #13) Lockheed P-38

Power Prop Gliders - #13 Lockheed P-38

Power Prop Gliders - #13 Lockheed P-38

Power Prop Gliders - #13 Lockheed P-38

Power Prop Gliders - #13 Lockheed P-38

(Vintage) Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P-38 Lightning

(Vintage) Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P-38 Lightning

(Vintage) Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P-38 Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning (3 of 3)

This is my third P38 glider.  The color scheme on this glider is more detailed than the previous two gliders.  I forgot to mention in the (1 of 3) post that this glider only comes with a single weight and propeller.  I added another nose weight & propeller because it looks cool.  Double nose weights would make this glider crash really quickly if it was thrown.  

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning (2 of 3)

This is my second P38 glider from this series of Power Prop Flying Gliders.  You can see that the Power Prop Flying Glider logo is present on this package.  This model was a little beat up when I got it.  The propeller and nose weight made some impressions on the wing, as you can see.  The color scheme of this glider is very similar to the one in the (1 of 3) post that I made earlier.

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning (1 of 3)

This is the first of my three P38 gliders from this series of Power Prop Flying Gliders.  As you can see, the Power Prop Flying Gliders logo is not on this package.  I didn't assemble & fly this model because I want to keep it in its current condition.

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning

Power Prop Flying Gliders - #7 Lockheed P38J Lightning