This episode contains the first time that Optimus Prime gives the famous "Transform and roll out" order.
This is the only show where the Transformer Jetfire goes under the name of Skyfire.
One of the few episodes where Starscream doesn't talk at a constant screech.
Apparently, Starscream was good at one point on Cybertron. His fellow scientist and friend Skyfire was a peaceful robot. Later, he turned and joined the Decepticons. So Starscream has a backstory that unfortunately was never explored in the series.
Skyfire transforms into a Macross VF-15 Super Valkyrie. This is not a real world aircraft, but taken from another cartoon series called "Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982)."