USAF F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965–68

USAF F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965–68 cover

USAF F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965–68

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The USAF introduced the F-4C Phantom II into the Vietnam war in April 1965 from Ubon RTAB, Thailand. The F-4C/D soon became the Air Force's principal fighter over the North, destroying 85 MiGs by the close of 1968.

This book describes how the USAF turned a gunless naval interceptor into an opponent to the more nimble VPAF MiGs. It explains how the Air Force gradually followed US Navy initiatives in the use of the F-4's missile armament but employed very different tactics and aircrew training. The roles of key personalities such as Col. Robin Oldany are discussed, together with armament and markings, crews and engagements.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

CHAPTER ONE
FIRST FIGHTS

CHAPTER TWO
BOLO AND BEYOND

CHAPTER THREE
GUNFIGHTING

CHAPTER FOUR
MAY MASSACRE

CHAPTER FIVE
F-4D AND AIM-4D

APPENDICES
-COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY
-INDEX

Product details

Published 25 May 2004
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781841766560
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 69 b/w; 34 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Combat Aircraft
Short code COM 45
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Peter E. Davies

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Jim Laurier

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