| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 7808 |
| 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): | 3260 |
| Operator Titles: | Egypt - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Cairo - WestMap |
| Country: | Egypt |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 725678 |
| Photo Comment |
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From September 1979 Egypt started to receive the first of 35 ex-USAF F-4Es for operation by the 222nd Fighter Regiment here at Cairo West. They were found to be a challenge to operate and maintain, being far more complex than the MiG-21s to which they were accustomed. However by 1885 serviceability had improved considerably and a further seven were obtained in 1988. They were replaced by F-16s and withdrawn during the 1990s. This aircraft was formerly 67-0373 and now guards the gate of the airbase. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 September 2024, and has since been viewed 811 times. |