| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 68-0531 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF68-531 |
| Other Marks: | HO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 3730 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLSV IATA: LSV Local: LSV Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard Plomitzer |
| Photo ID: | 150670 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1972, Captain Steve Ritchie shot down 5 Mig 21s to become the only USAF pilot ace of the Vietnam War. Ritchie fittingly flew this F-4E, specially painted in Vietnam era markings, at the USAF 50th anniversary Airshow at Nellis AFB in April 1997. This Phantom was one of two painted for this occasion as Steve Ritchie's Vietnam Mig Killer, which actually was 66-7463 for three kills and has been withdrawn from service long before. This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 July 2019, and has since been viewed 1925 times. |