Phantom Pharewell.
By Jan Mack, Melanie Mann, Ethan Garrity and Tom Demerly for TACAIRNET.com One of the most prolific and successful combat … Continue reading Phantom Pharewell.
Tag: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship
“When I was on that mission, there was no decision process – no delay – and I attribute that fact … Continue reading Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship
Tyndall AFB Bids Pharewell to the Phantom
Lieutenant Colonel Todd Houchins, commanding officer of the 53rd Test Support Squadron and one of a dwindling number of qualified … Continue reading Tyndall AFB Bids Pharewell to the Phantom
Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane
Few aircraft in history have flown to the same level of distinction as McDonnell Douglas’ F-4 Phantom II. It was … Continue reading Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane
The Last Time Iran Tangled With the US, the Navy Unleashed Its A-6 Intruders to Great Effect
On the evening of April 14th, 1988, the crew of the USS Samuel B. Roberts were on alert as they … Continue reading The Last Time Iran Tangled With the US, the Navy Unleashed Its A-6 Intruders to Great Effect
Putting Eagles Out to Sea
Most aviation buffs will agree that within the diverse realm of military aviation, one of the most interesting topics of … Continue reading Putting Eagles Out to Sea
Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor is widely regarded as the most advanced fighter aircraft in existence; at least that we know … Continue reading Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
YGBSM
First In, Last Out When the United States first engaged North Vietnamese forces in the 1960s, American military brass were … Continue reading YGBSM
North Star: How a KC-135 Crew Saved an F-4 Phantom Over the Atlantic
“We could not have saved them without all the crew members in both aircraft coordinating flawlessly to get the job … Continue reading North Star: How a KC-135 Crew Saved an F-4 Phantom Over the Atlantic
XFV-12
Here’s a riddle for you: It starts like a Skyhawk, turns into a Phantom and finishes off like a Starship. … Continue reading XFV-12
The Tactical Air Network 