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The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom is perhaps the best known and most popular of all post-WWII military aircraft. Its extremely long and diverse operational history, the huge variety of military roles it has undertaken and its broad international appeal - most notably with the US, Germany and UK - makes it an incomparable Cold War era supersonic aircraft.
When it first emerged towards the end of the 1950s, it represented a generational step from the first postwar jets and later 'Century Series' aircraft, to the modern high-tech fighters such as the F-16. The Phantom was the most significant fighter-bomber aircraft to serve with the US Navy and Marine Corps, and the US Air Force. It was also the most numerous and significant aircraft type to participate in the Vietnam War. Apart from being an iconic US aircraft it was also a hugely successful international design and was purchased by the UK, Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Turkey.
This detailed new volume provides an in-depth, comprehensive study of the development of the F-4 Phantom, tracing its full service deployment with the USAF, USN, and USMC, as well as with the air forces of a host of countries around the globe. The author also covers in detail the F-4 Phantom's role both as a tactical nuclear strike aircraft and an air defense interceptor for the US and UK air forces.
Pages: 320
Size: 8 X 11.25 (inches)
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: b/w and color photos with drawings
Publisher: Crecy Publishing
ISBN: 9781906537333
Product Code: CP733
Tim McLelland
Tim McLelland is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in military aviation subjects. He has produced more than 20 books covering subjects from RAF's training and operations, through to more historical aspects of V-force military aviation. Having grown up with a passion for aviation, Tim is fortunate to have spent a great deal of time working with both the RAF and other air arms and has flown as passenger in a wide range of aircraft including the Hawk, Jaguar, Lightning, Harrier and Phantom. He has also spent time with the United States Navy Blue Angels display team and the legendary Red Arrows. Tim's work has included editorship of various publications and contributions to many leading aerospace magazines.