Aircraft Photo of 66-0289 | McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285760
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:66-0289
Other Marks:5
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):2310
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Thunderbirds
Location
City / Airport:Atwater - CastleMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KMER   IATA: MER   Local: MER   Other: -
Collection:Castle Air Museum
 
Photo Date:31 July 2019
Photo by:Coert van Breda
Photo ID: 285760
Photo Comment

has been on display at the Castle Air Museum as 'Thunderbird #6' for many years. In 2013 she was restored and repainted. The restoration was funded by 1972 TB solo pilot Steve Dwelle 'Thunderbird 5', hence tailnumber #5

This photo is copyright © Coert van Breda, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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