Shoot through the skies with the "War Horse" of the 12 Western Air Forces in this fascinating documentary, "McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II," penned by aviation expert Chris Grant. The carrier-based McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II earned its stripes inVietnam and subsequently was adapted for use in land-based missions as well, providing battlefield reconnaissance, defense suppression and more. By blending modern and historic footage of the planes with an actual walk around on an F-4B and an examinationof its weaponry, this film explores the history, development and varied modern uses of this extraordinary machine.
Shoot through the skies with the "War Horse" of the 12 Western Air Forces in this fascinating documentary, "McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II," penned by aviation expert Chris Grant. The carrier-based McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II earned its stripes inVietnam and subsequently was adapted for use in land-based missions as well, providing battlefield reconnaissance, defense suppression and more. By blending modern and historic footage of the planes with an actual walk around on an F-4B and an examinationof its weaponry, this film explores the history, development and varied modern uses of this extraordinary machine.
