Summary and Key Points: The F-4 Phantom II, a third-generation American-built warplane, played a pivotal role in the Israeli Air Force (IAF) from the 1960s until its retirement in 2004.

The F-4 Phantom II Had the Perfect Lifespan The F-4 Phantom II is one of America’s most iconic warplanes. After entering service in 1961 and retiring in 1996, this bird is the stuff of legends.

The Air Force's Phantom II was designated F-4C, and first flew May 27, 1963. Production deliveries began in November 1963. The F-4 was the primary fighter-bomber aircraft in the U.S. Air Force ...

all of these American aces flew as members of two-man crews on F-4 Phantom IIs, reflecting the emergence of air-to-air missiles (AAMs) over guns (whether machine guns or cannons) as the primary ...