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The F-4 Phantom II could carry more bombs than a World War II B-17 — and fly at Mach 2 doing it

Summary and Key Points: The United States built 5,195 F-4 Phantom II fighters between 1958 and 1981 — the most-produced ...
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First Phantoms in Vietnam: The Beginning of the Phantom Era in Combat

In 1964, the F-4 Phantom made its combat debut in Vietnam, changing the course of aerial warfare forever. With unparalleled firepower and versatility, the Phantom quickly earned its place in history.