The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is such an aircraft. When one aircraft is known to be one of the leaders in all three categories, it stands out among others. Long Description Some aircraft are remembered for the large number produced, others for their length of time in service, and others for their ability to perform their mission. Changes included improving the engines (smokeless), hydraulics, electronics, and wiring modifying the wings to increase maneuverability and adding a radar homing and warning antenna, as well as formation tape lights on the fuselage and vertical tail. Later assigned to the Marine Corps, this F-4J was extensively modernized and designated an F-4S. This Phantom also flew combat air patrols and bombing missions during the Linebacker II bombing campaign that same year. John, spotted three enemy MiG fighters off the coast of Vietnam and shot down one MiG-21 with a Sidewinder air-to-air missile. Flynn and his radar intercept officer, Lt.

In this aircraft, then a Navy F-4J, on June 21, 1972, Cmdr. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps and the air forces of 12 other nations have flown the multi-role Phantom II. Dog-toothed leading edge of wing (12 degrees), anhedral tail (23 degrees). Object Details Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Corporation Physical Description Twin-turbojet (J79-GE-8), two-seat (tandem) fighter / bomber. Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art.

F 4 phantom ii cockpit