| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 151016 |
| Alternate Serial: | 1016 |
| Military Code: | NF-202 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 345 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-151 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | International Airspace |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | July 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 447180 |
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The F-4 Phantom II required an extendable nose gear to increase the angle of attack on the wing. This resulted in a lower takeoff speed making it compatible with the catapults in use on USN aircraft carriers. This F-4N is loaded out with two live AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 March 2022, and has since been viewed 487 times. |