Phantom

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has always been an extremely popular aircraft with enthusiasts and historians, simply because of the type’s iconic status, its extremely long and diverse history, and the huge variety of roles the Phantom has undertaken. Its international appeal—particularly within the US and UK—cannot be compared to any other aircraft. This title provides a comprehensive study of the development and history of the F-4 Phantom, from the late 1950s, tracing the service deployment of this iconic postwar aircraft, including full coverage of its service in the USAF, RAF, and the air forces of Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Turkey, to its service today. The text is supported by hundreds of carefully selected photographs, including unpublished pictures, technical, performance and weapons data, line drawings and color artwork profiles. The F-4 Phantom is perhaps the most well-known and iconic postwar military aircraft. The author also covers the long and complicated story of the British Phantom.