Phantom

Few military aircraft have had such a distinguished career as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Built from 1958 to 1979, the Phantom was flown with great success by the defense forces of 11 countries around the world in all types of missions, from air interception to ground attack to reconnaissance. The Phantom was the first multi-service aircraft, flying concurrently with the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, and was the first and only aircraft ever to be flown by both the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. This book covers in detail the aircraft's developmental history, deployment, and operational career in a diary-style format. Part of the Sovereign Series.