Phantom Pharewell.
By Jan Mack, Melanie Mann, Ethan Garrity and Tom Demerly for TACAIRNET.com One of the most prolific and successful combat aircraft in history, the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 [read more...]
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 to my dad … he taught me that when your friend [read more...]
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 F-4 Phantom II pilots in the United States [read more...]
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 the jet that ushered in a new age of fighter aviation, [read more...]
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 navigated through an eastbound shipping lane in the Persian Gulf in support of [read more...]
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 discussion is aircraft that never were. No, when I [read more...]
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 of. The very first 5th Generation air [read more...]
YGBSM
First In, Last Out When the United States first engaged North Vietnamese forces in the 1960s, American military brass were well aware of the fact that they were likely going [read more...]
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 done.” – Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. [read more...]
XFV-12
Here’s a riddle for you: It starts like a Skyhawk, turns into a Phantom and finishes off like a Starship. Any guesses? If you were as confused as I thought you’d [read more...]
