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McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - Proof a Brick Can Fly?
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HayesGreener
Hellcat
I loved the F4. Watched them coming and going many times in SEA. To me it was just raw power and I admired the courageous warriors who flew them into battle
shanneba
Custom
The Guppy.
“NASA was trying to figure out a way of moving objects that were very light but very large – in other words, rocket components – from one side of the USA to the other,” says aviation historian Graham M. Simons.
“They needed something that had a really large fuselage in diameter, so they could ship the parts from where they were building them, mainly California, to where they were using them, mainly Florida.”
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/super-guppy-transporter-airplane/index.html
“NASA was trying to figure out a way of moving objects that were very light but very large – in other words, rocket components – from one side of the USA to the other,” says aviation historian Graham M. Simons.
“They needed something that had a really large fuselage in diameter, so they could ship the parts from where they were building them, mainly California, to where they were using them, mainly Florida.”
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/super-guppy-transporter-airplane/index.html
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nmedge
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Worked on several F-4's. It is true if you have enough engine a brick will fly!
Talyn
SAINT
Dabb's needs to get some glasses since the J79's are mounted low in the fuselage vs. "high-mounted" as he thinks. 
He also forgot to list the J-79 thrust rating of 17,845 lbf (79.38 kN) in afterburner.
Go here for more info on the "Phabulous Phantom", which is still in service overseas.
en.wikipedia.org
He also forgot to list the J-79 thrust rating of 17,845 lbf (79.38 kN) in afterburner.
Go here for more info on the "Phabulous Phantom", which is still in service overseas.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - Wikipedia
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Talyn
SAINT
This is the best video of the U.S. Air Force's last active duty F-4 Phantom II jets final flight
The U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II took its final flight, after more than 50 years of service, at Holloman Air Force Base on Dec. 21. And here's the best
theaviationist.com
belladonna
Professional
I worked the flight line many times up north during operational exercises, and the American F4s would fly in...rumble the ground and drop their drag chutes for me. They would howl on approach, much like our CF-104, and leave the telltale smoke trail. Thank you guys for posting the pics and videos. This gal's heart is happy after a long day. Yes, bricks can fly..
Talyn
SAINT
I worked the flight line many times up north during operational exercises, and the American F4s would fly in...rumble the ground and drop their drag chutes for me. They would howl on approach, much like our CF-104, and leave the telltale smoke trail. Thank you guys for posting the pics and videos. This gal's heart is happy after a long day. Yes, bricks can fly..
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nmedge
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Living a few miles away from Holloman AFB I was there to watch the last flights of the F-4. I hated to see a piece of history go away. They brought a lot of memories both good and bad to me. Many great people worked on them. The friends and friendship i got while working on them endures to this day except we are starting to go to the big flight line in the sky.
KillerFord1977
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There are some really good interviews and discussions from Cunningham on his Mig kills. One incident, they got into the vertical in “scissors” rolls trying to get the advantage going canopy to canopy .
theaviationgeekclub.com
Another great F4 jock was Robin Olds. He has similar feats with Migs
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Pilot Randy Cunningham tells the story of the epic 1 V 1 dogfight that made him America’s First Ace Pilot since Korea - The Aviation Geek Club
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Pilot Randy Cunningham tells the story of the epic 1 V 1 dogfight that made him America’s First Ace Pilot since Korea
theaviationgeekclub.com
Another great F4 jock was Robin Olds. He has similar feats with Migs
Talyn
SAINT
There are some really good interviews and discussions from Cunningham on his Mig kills. One incident, they got into the vertical in “scissors” rolls trying to get the advantage going canopy to canopy .
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Pilot Randy Cunningham tells the story of the epic 1 V 1 dogfight that made him America’s First Ace Pilot since Korea - The Aviation Geek Club
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Pilot Randy Cunningham tells the story of the epic 1 V 1 dogfight that made him America’s First Ace Pilot since Korea
Another great F4 jock was Robin Olds. He has similar feats with Migs
Robin Olds - Wikipedia
As recognized by the American Fighter Aces Association, Olds was the only pilot to "make ace" in both the P-38 (5 victories) and the P-51 (8 victories). He finished with a total of 16 confirmed kills (12 in World War II and four in Vietnam)
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KillerFord1977
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That must have been something to see technology go from propeller to jet and fly combat in both…Robin Olds - Wikipedia
As recognized by the American Fighter Aces Association, Olds was the only pilot to "make ace" in both the P-38 (5 victories) and the P-51 (8 victories). He finished with a total of 16 confirmed kills (12 in World War II and four in Vietnam)
Talyn
SAINT
I visited the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio a few years back and they have Robin Olds', Scat XVII, F-4C on display, as well as a specific display about Robin Olds.
Brig. Gen. Robin Olds: Combat Leader and Fighter Ace
Brig. Gen. Robin Olds' hallmarks were boldness, courage and leadership. A World War II ace and Air Force Cross recipient, he gained widespread fame and respect as the aggressive commander of the 8th
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II
First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense. The U.S. Air Force's first version, the F-4C, made its first flight in May 1963, and production deliveries
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
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HayesGreener
Hellcat
Robin Olds was a great American hero and the epitome of the fighter pilot ethos. Unfortunately alcohol got the best of him.
Talyn
SAINT
Drinking too much was his weakness, prostate cancer got the best of him.
Tinyman
Master Class
I had the pleasure of working beside several females in the aircraft maintenance field. It was a crying shame that some folks figured them all as cooks. I'd love to 'hands on' another 104 before my demise -- what a great machine.I worked the flight line many times up north during operational exercises, and the American F4s would fly in...rumble the ground and drop their drag chutes for me. They would howl on approach, much like our CF-104, and leave the telltale smoke trail. Thank you guys for posting the pics and videos. This gal's heart is happy after a long day. Yes, bricks can fly..