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F-4 Phantom Fighter Explained in 5 Words
The Air Force and Marine Corps purchased their own variants of the F-4 Phantom II, making it the primary warplane for the U.S. military during its service life. The F-4 was widely commended for ...
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Israel’s F-4 Phantom II Fighter Fleet Was a Real Game Changer
Summary and Key Points: The F-4 Phantom II, a third-generation American-built warplane, played a pivotal role in the Israeli Air Force (IAF) from the 1960s until its retirement in 2004.
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Thunder in the Heavens: A Brief History of the Aircraft of the USAF Thunderbirds
Entertaining crowds since 1953, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds are one of the world’s best known aerial demonstrations teams, dazzling ...
Iranian Air Force Will Finally Retire Its F-14A Tomcats: Russian Su-35SE Replacement
With reports that Iran may soon receive its first new fighter jets since the 1979 Revolution (apart from when much of the ...
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QF-4 Aerial Target
The Air Force's Phantom II was designated F-4C, and first flew May 27, 1963. Production deliveries began in November 1963. The F-4 was the primary fighter-bomber aircraft in the U.S. Air Force ...
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The MiG-21 was a Nightmare for U.S. Pilots Over Vietnam
To compensate for the considerable advantages the F-4 Phantoms had over MiG-21s, the North Vietnamese developed innovative ...
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Iranian Air Force
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom is arguably the single best and most famous third-generation jet fighter. It served the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps faithfully from the ...