McDonnell Douglas RF-4C "Phantom
II"
It's been 45 years since the "Phabulous Phantom" first took to the air
on May 27, 1958. The F-4 Phantom II aircraft, which still flies in defense of 8
nations, was retired in 1996 from U.S. military forces, ending a record
38-year career. There were a total of 505 RF-4Cs built by McDonnell Douglas of
the 5000 total F-4s produced.
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Head-on view of RF-4C Phantom II |
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17th TRS, 26th TRW, Zweibruecken AB, Germany |
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15th TRS, 18th TFW at Osan AB, Korea
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Fading into the sunset... rapidly with full afterburner! |
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