The philm “The Fabulous Phantom” was made by McDonnell Douglashttps://avgeekery.com/?s=McDonnell+Douglas to commemorate the manufacture of the 5000th Phabulous Phantom II (F-4E-65-MC serial 77-0290) which rolled out on 19 May 1978 and was delivered to the Air Force on 24 May 1978. The company would only build another 195 F-4s before shutting down production in 1981. Whether you called it Old Smokey, Double Ugly, Rhino, Snoopy, Phlying Anvil, Phlying Phootlocker, Phlying Brick, Lead Sled, Big Iron Sled, St. Louis Slugger, or World’s Leading Distributor of MiG Parts, the F-4 Phantom is one of the most highly regarded military aircraft ever built. Thanks to YouTuber PeriscopeFilm II for uploading this retro shot of Phab Phour goodness.
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Over its years in service with the United States Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the F-4 Phantom spawned an entirely new classification of crew members and maintainers. Phantom Phlyers, Phantom Pherrets, and Phantom Phixers wore the patches and proudly misspelled words beginning with F. They were no doubt envied by many a Phantom Phanatic. Why is the Phantom II so warmly remembered today? You could get a plethora of answers to that question. Which is why we’re asking. What was it about the Phabulous Phantom that made it such a highly-regarded aircraft? Let us hear from you Ageekery Nation!
Growing up as a child in Delaware, I would hear the Phantoms roaring overhead breaking the sound barrier. Easily discernible with their upward bent main wings and downward bent slabs. Has been my most favorite aircraft and I wish we still had more flying than what Collins Foundation has
This great F4 phantom was my baby for 20 years & can forget about this great aircraft
Thanks a bunch to Mr Mc & all wonderful people they work with fabulous company
God bless America & bless all Americans