Hellenic Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II.
Registration 01504.
The F-4E is an interceptor fighter, the only version with an on-board gun. This type was also flown in the Netherlands by the 32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the US Air Force from Soesterberg Air Base.
The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II is an American-made jet fighter manufactured by McDonnell Aircraft. The aircraft was one of the best jet fighters during the Cold War era and was called Mig Killer, among other things, by its pilots. The F-4 Phantom earned that nickname because it shot down not only many old MiG-17s during the Vietnam War, but also the MiG-21s, which were new for the time.
This photo was taken on July 11, 2016 during the departure day of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
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Germany
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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands