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

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• Duration: 60 minutes
• Genre: Documentary, War
• Rating: N/A/10
• Release Date: 2008-03-25

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.