National Security Journal on MSN

The F-4 Phantom II Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Military

Born as a Navy fleet defender, the F-4 Phantom II evolved into a multi-service, multi-role icon. -It answered a Cold War need ...

Speed, Firepower, and Glory: The Best American Fighter Planes of All Time

From the piston-driven legends of World War II to the stealth platforms of the 21st century, American fighter jets have ...
The National Interest

The F-4 Phantom Belongs in the Fighter Jet Hall of Fame

Summary: The F-4 Phantom, a standout fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War, epitomized American air power with its dual capability for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Known for its speed, ...
Dark Skies Official on MSN

The US Air Force's Secret Squadron of Soviet Fighter Jets

After being selected for a top-secret project, a recent graduate pilot, and top of his class, rose to the skies aboard a ...
Flightglobal

South Korea bids fond farewell to F-4 Phantom

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has paid tribute to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom with its retirement of the iconic type. At a ceremony on 7 June, the ROKAF retired its last two examples ...
The Washington Post

South Koreans once chipped in for fighter jets. Now, they make their own.

The U.S. Phantom F-4 fighter jet, which South Korea has just retired from use, acts as a metaphor for the countries’ security alliance. It’s also a hell of a ride. SUWON, South Korea — South Korea, an ...