13 reactions | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4E PHANTOM II The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a long range all weather supersonic fighter-bomber that first flew in the late 1950s and became known for its exploits during the Vietnam War. The Phantom is capable of travelling at Mach 2.2 and also carrying over 18,000 pounds of weapons. The aircraft was originally developed as an all-weather interceptor for the US Navy and was designated the F4H-1. | The Flying Duck77 | Facebook

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The Thunderbirds were officially activated on this day in history 67 years ago, June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Team at Luke AFB, Arizona. The McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II flew for the Thunderbirds from 1969 to 1973. During this time, the Blue Angels flew the F-4J Navy version making the Phantom II the only aircraft to display the thrill of aviation for both teams. #virtualtucson | Pima Air and Space Museum

613K views · 2.1K reactions | The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor. | War History Online | Facebook