F-4E Phantom II - Walk Around No. 45

F-4E Phantom II Walk Around. One of the most famous and versatile combat aircraft of the 1960s. With a range of 1,401 nautical miles and the capability to carry up to 16,000 pounds of external stores including nuclear and conventional bombs, the F-4 served in many guises, from fleet interceptor to fighter-bomber to reconnaissance aircraft to MiG killer. While F-4s ruled the skies over Vietnam and the Middle East, it also served with both the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force's Thunderbirds, the only aircraft to do so. Illustrated with over 150 color and b/w photos, 12 color profiles, and line drawings; 80 pages.