| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 151979 |
| Military Code: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell RF-4B Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 897 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | El Centro - El Centro NAFMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNJK IATA: NJK Local: NJK Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2019 |
| Photo by: | Coert van Breda |
| Photo ID: | 821137 |
| Photo Comment |
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25/01/1984 when assigned to VMFP-3 Det 1 Capt. Michael J. Healey and Maj. John M. Yencha were on a routine reconnaissance mission operating from the USS Midway (CVA-41) when the RF-4B experienced a utility hydraulic failure. The RF-4B made an emergency landing, but sustained extensive structural damage. For this display she was modified to look like a F-4J, before being placed at El Centro in 2000. This photo is copyright © Coert van Breda, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 June 2025, and has since been viewed 22 times. |