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Tag: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

Phantom Pharewell.
Airshow Insider, The Ready Room

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.

Pardo’s Push: An Incredible Story of Bravery and Extraordinary Airmanship
In History

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
In the News

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
Black Projects Division

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
Vultures Row

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
The Hangar

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
The Ready Room

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
In History

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
In History, The Ready Room

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
The Hangar

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

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