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Summary The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps and the air forces of 12 other nations have flown the multi-role Phantom II. In this aircraft, then a Navy F-4J, on June 21, 1972, Cmdr. S. C. Flynn and his radar intercept officer, Lt. W. H. John, spotted three enemy MiG fighters off the coast of Vietnam and shot down one MiG-21 with a Sidewinder air-to-air missile.
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Remembering VMFA-122 'F-4V', the USMC Phantom II featuring a unique Three Gun-Pod Configuration By Dario Leone Mar 16 2019 "If one gun was good, three were better." Col Jacques Naviaux, VMFA-122 No fewer than 11 US Marine Corps (USMC) squadrons flew versions of the F-4 Phantom II in Southeast Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973.
A left front view of a Marine F4 Phantom II aircraft sitting on the flight line. The F4 is
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II variants were numerous versions and designations of the F-4 and are described below. Production numbers for major versions asterisk indicates converted from other version Variants An XF4H-1 1959. F-4Bs from VF-213, 1967. XF4H-1 Two prototypes for the United States Navy, first flown 1958. F4H-1F (F-4A)
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That's what former USMC F-4 Phantom II pilot, combat veteran, author and Stanford graduate John Trotti told TheAviationist.com about midair refueling using the drogue and probe system employed.
McDonnell F4B Phantom II USA Marines Aviation Photo 1751337
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Multirole / Carrierbased Fighter / Strike Fighter Aircraft [ 1960 ] The classic McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is widely regarded as one of the most successful fighter designs of all time and saw considerable combat service in the Vietnam War.
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McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II. First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense. The U.S. Air Force's first version, the F-4C, made its first flight in May 1963, and production deliveries began six months later. Phantom II production ended in 1979 after over 5,000 had been built -- more than 2,600.
Vietnam War. A flight of 4 USMC F4 Phantom fighter/bombers of VMFA 333 'Shamrocks'. (1024 x 765
Shock and Awe Vietnam War The USMC F-4 Phantom Fighter Aces of the Vietnam War 30 Dec 2023 | Posted by Member 30034483 This shows United States Marine Corps ground support pilots flying.
McDonnell Douglas F4J Phantom II USA Marines Aviation Photo 0864590
The McDonnell two-place, twinjet, all-weather F-4 Phantom II, with top speeds more than twice that of sound, was one of the most versatile fighters ever built. It served in the first line of more Western air forces than any other jet. The F-4 established 16 speed, altitude and time-to-climb records.
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The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II made its first carrier takeoff and landing on the USS Independence (CV/CVA-62) on February 15, 1960. Photo: Manhhai | Flicker. Wanting all military branches to have a unified fighter, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara proposed a version of the Phantom for the Air Force and Marines.
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The only Marine F-4 squadron embark on a US Navy carrier during the Vietnam War, VMFA-333 had commenced combat operations on Jul. 14, 1972. Initially flying CAP and strike missions in Route Packages III and IV, VMFA-333 had been committed to the US Navy's 'hot' Route Package VIB by September.
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U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War by Peter E. Davies, Osprey Publishing, 2012 In contrast to its previous tradition of making do with whatever aircraft the Navy could spare or didn't want, the U.S. Marine Corps had as much say as the Navy in the four-year development of the McDonnell F-4H Phantom II.
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The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II [N 1] is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy. [2]
USMC's F4 Phantom II
The new aircraft would be designated the F-4 Phantom, with the Navy and Marines flying the F-4B, and the Air Force the F-4C (rather than the F-110 Spectre as originally planned).
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J.B. was, by all accounts, one of the Navy's top RIOs in the F-4 Phantom II. He received the Silver Star for one of his missions, in which he saved several friendly aircraft by his tactical expertise, during a large MIG engagement. He flew over 300 combat missions, and crewed an F-4 that shot down a MIG.
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The F-4B was the first major production version of the Phantom, and it was built in larger numbers than any other Navy variant with a total of 649 being delivered. The F-4B was equipped with the AJB-3 bombing system and could carry a wide variety of weapons on five hardpoints beneath the fuselage and wings.
McDonnell Douglas F4S Phantom II USA Marines Aviation Photo 0676814
U.S. Air Force A US Air Force QF-4E Phantom takes off during a heritage demonstration in 2007 Following the test and evaluation of loaned Navy F-4Bs, the first production F-4C was delivered to U.S. Air Force in November 1963. The 4453rd Combat Crew Training Wing at MacDill AFB was the first unit to receive the Phantoms.