F-4 Phantom (Combat Legend) [Paperback]

Martin Bowman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2005 | Series: Combat Legend

The Phantom was developed for the US Navy as a long-range all-weather fighter and first flew in May 1958. It became operational in 1961. The US Air Force then realized that the Navy had an aircraft that was far better than any tactical aircraft in their inventory and ordered 543 F-4C variants. There then followed a spate of overseas orders from around the world. In Britain, it was ordered for the Navy and Air Force, but was modified to take the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan. One of the Naval Phantoms stole the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, a record that stood until taken by the remarkable Blackbird. Phantoms have been used in combat in many conflicts throughout its long service history. It was one of America's most utilized aircraft during the long Vietnam War and has flown in anger in the Middle East for several air forces. The F-4 is still operational with several air forces but is now coming to the end of its long and successful period as a front-line combat warplane.

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About the Author

Martin Bowman has written over 20 books on aviation and is a regular contributor of written and photographic articles to American and British aviation journals. Theo Boiten is a regular contributor to aviation and maritime magazines and published his first book, "Blenheim Strike," (1871187311) in early 1996.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: The Crowood Press (April 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840374012
• ISBN-13: 978-1840374018
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,161,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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