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The F-4! First flight, 27th May 1958, and still serving in all but four (possibly five) of the countries that have operated it!
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Indeed, grand aeroplane. First tour was on the mighty 'Toom. 40th ann of the first flight of the Tonka next year.
Don't know whether anyone else thinks of this or whether I am merely odd but the 'Toom which is still an operational a/c is equivalent to the Sopwith Camel fighting in the Six Day War.
Don't know whether anyone else thinks of this or whether I am merely odd but the 'Toom which is still an operational a/c is equivalent to the Sopwith Camel fighting in the Six Day War.
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As this is a rumour site.... I am hearing a very strong rumour from a German contact that although the Luftwaffe will retire the Phantom the week before it is just possible that one might make a "positioning flight" via Waddington.
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Originally Posted by AGS Man
As this is a rumour site.... I am hearing a very strong rumour from a German contact that although the Luftwaffe will retire the Phantom the week before it is just possible that one might make a "positioning flight" via Waddington.
My first sight of an F4 was at the May 1961 Paris airshow where this US Navy F4 flew past fast and low. Very noticeable with it's bright red rudder. Not particularly sharp as it's a screen grab from my 8mm cine film.
Another impressive fast flypast at the show was by this USN A3 Vigilante - God knows how they got this aircraft with it's enormous rudder stowed below decks!
Another impressive fast flypast at the show was by this USN A3 Vigilante - God knows how they got this aircraft with it's enormous rudder stowed below decks!
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If anyone wishes to celebrate I can recommend a good book 
: DeeGee Media
Looking forward to celebrating her retirement at Wittmund next month as I missed the Wattisham retirement.
: DeeGee MediaLooking forward to celebrating her retirement at Wittmund next month as I missed the Wattisham retirement.
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YF4H-1
The third Phantom produced has survived and is now in the collection of the National Museum of the USMC, presumably to be restored at some point:
USMC Musem Restoration Branch - a set on Flickr
USMC Musem Restoration Branch - a set on Flickr
