McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II: The Story of the War Horse of the Western Air Forces

The Story of the War Horse of the Western Air Forces

• Documentary
• War

• 60 Mins
• 2008
• en

• star0

Modern and historic footage tells the story of the war horse of the 12 Western air forces. The carrier-based Phantom II won its spurs in Vietnam where its extraordinary capabilities led to adaptation for land-based rolls ranging from ground attack through battlefield reconnaissance to defense suppression. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II covers the first development of the type and its powerful engine and includes a walk-round of an F-4B. The Phantom then joins the fleet and US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Air Forces machines see action in Vietnam.