Warrior of the Vietnam War: The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a highly versatile and successful third-generation fighter jet used extensively by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.

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.

Systems, like the F-86 Sabre or the F-4 Phantom II became synonymous with ... of most U.S. warplane pilots’ existence throughout the Vietnam War (U.S. warplanes routinely fought the Soviet ...