US Air Force F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841766560)

The USAF introduced the F-4C Phantom II into the Vietnam War (1955-1975) 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.

Author: Peter E. Davies
ISBN-10: 1841766569
ISBN-13: 9781841766560
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2004
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.88h x 7.32w x 0.26d