Aircraft Photo of 153082 | McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #439140
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:153082
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):1636
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
Location
City / Airport:Houma - TerrebonneMap
Region / Country:Louisiana, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KHUM   IATA: HUM   Local: HUM   Other: -
Event:Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969
 
Photo Date:20 April 1969
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 439140
Photo Comment

1969 was the first year the Blue Angels performed with the F-4J. This a/c was had an inflight fire during a practice airshow on 4 June 1971 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. The pilot had a successful ejection and was uninjured.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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