F-4E Phantom II. Post Vietnam markings 9781853106149, 1853106143

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COLORS & MARKINGS OF THE

THE COLORS & MARKINGS SERIES The Colors & Markings Series has been designed to provide an ongoing affordable series of pUblications covering the paint schemes, squadron markings, special insignias, and nose art carried by many of the most important aircraft in aviation history. Most books in this series will have sixty-four pages, and approximately one-quarter of the pictures will usually be in color. When older aircraft are presented, and extensive color coverage is not available, there will be less color, but more black and white photographs. Except for the front cover, no artist paintings will be used to show color, since these are notorious for having errors. When color photographs are not available, captions for the black and white photos will extensively describe the colors involved. We believe this will provide more accurate information than artists' renditions. But in most cases, there will be approximately 50 color photographs for a price under twelve dollars. Additionally, there will usually be at least one-hundred more black and white photographs. We will make it our policy to keep the photographs large so that the markings show clearly. Dates that the photographs were taken will often be included so that the reader will know the time frame for which the markings were appropriate. Special volumes in this series will be released approximately once a year. These special volumes will be larger and will contain additional color. The service life of each aircraft will dictate the spe-

ciflc format of the book. In some cases the book may cover a specific time frame or a given numbered air force. The active Air Force units that operated the aircraft may be the focus of one book, while Air National Guard units will be featured in another. In short, the format and scope of each book will be narrowed so that good coverage can be presented. However, it must be noted that it is impossible to provide definitive, much less complete, coverage of a given aircraft in a sixty-four page book. To do so is not our goal, but we do intend to provide as extensive coverage as possible in a continuing softbound series, and offered at a price even the reader on a budget can afford. In order to include as many photographs as possible, no extensive narrative will be included to cover the developmental or operational history of the aircraft. This is usually better provided in books designed primarily to present such information. This series will have only a brief introduction to explain the basic mission of the aircraft and the scope and format used for that particular book. It will be the captions for the photographs that will tell the story of the aircraft and its markings. To as great an extent as possible, photos that have not been published before will be used. We have been fortunate to receive the cooperation and assistance from some of the best known aviation photographers in the world who have offered photos from their extensive collections for this series. With their help, we believe the Colors & Markings Series will be the best of its kind available anywhere.

THE AUTHORS Bert Kinzey is an aviation writer who is best known for his "Detail & Scale" series which he created to cover the details of military aircraft. He has also written numerous magazine articles as well as manuals for the Department of the Army. He has served in the Army as an Air Defense Artillery Officer, during which time he commanded a Hawk guided missile battery in Korea, and later wrote and taught classes on airpower at the Army Air Defense School. As a civilian he served with the Army as a "subject matter expert" on the Soviet air threat, but now has turned his attention to full time writing. He is an avid aviation photographer and modeler, and is a member of the Aviation and Space Writers Association, the International Plastic Modelers Society, and the American Historical Society. He is also President of Detail & Scale, Inc.

Ray Leader is an Air Traffic Controller for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Atlanta International Airport. He began his aviation career. when he entered the U.S. Army in 1958. Ray's interest in aviation led him into aviation photography which he has avidly pursued since 1962. He has one of the most extensive collections of avjation photographs in the world. He is a member of the International Plastic Modeler's Society, the American Aviation Historical Society, and the World Airline Historical Society. Ray operates "Flightleader Aviation Research and Photography," and travels extensively taking photographs for Detail & Scale and other aviation publications. He is the Vice President for Photography at Detail & Scale, Inc.

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CONTRIBUTORS AND SOURCES Flightleader Don Spering/A.I.R.

Peter Greve Jerry Geer

Don Jay Udo Weisse

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Hugh Muir Don Logan David F. Brown Brian Rogers

Marty Isham Kirk Minert

Eddy de Kruyff Paul Minert

Military Aircraft Photographs Norm Taylor

Larry Norris Doug Siowiak

Ben Knowles

GB Aircraft Slides

Mike Campbell

John Sheets

Tim Williams Ted Van Geffen

Bob Stewart Mike Grove

Lars Soldeus Randy Koivisto

Grant Matsuoka

H.J. van Broekhuizen

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George Cockle Tom Brewer Jim Rotramel

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data: Kinzey, Bert. Colors and markings of the F-4E Phantom II I by Bert Kinzey and Ray Leader. p. cm.-(Colors & markings; vol. 13) ISBN 0-8306-8537-5 (pbk.) 1. Phantom II (Jet fighter plane) 2. Airplanes, Military-United States-Identifcation marks. I. Leader, Ray. II. Title. III. Title: F-4E Phantom II. IV. Series. UG1242.F5K5233 1989 358.4 '3-dc20 89-20162

First published in Great Britain in 1989 by Airlife Publishing Ltd. 7 St. John's Hill, Shrewsbury, SYl 1JE British Library Cataloging in Publication Data Kinzey, Bert, 1945F-4E Phantom II. - (Colors & Markings series; v.13). 1. McDonnell Douglas F-4 II aeroplanes, 1974-1984. Mark I. Title II. Leader, Ray 358.4'183 ISBN 1-85310-614-3 (pbk)

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Front cover: Tim McGovern, an outstanding modeler and artist, painted this beautiful rendition of F-4E, 68-0338, specifically for the front cover of this book. This aircraft, which is a MiG killer, is assigned to the Missouri ANG, and is also the subject of the photograph on the rear cover. Additional photographs of 68-0338 may be found on page 62. Rear cover: This beautiful in-flight photograph of F-4E, 68-0338, was taken after the application of special markings for the 30th celebration of the Phantom. (Spering/A.I.R.)

INTRODUCTION

An F-4E is shown in front of the St. Louis plant with three of its air-to-air weapons. In front of the Phantom is the Vulcan 20mm cannon that was carried internally. The F-4E was the only Phantom with internal gun armament. The smaller missiles are infrared versions of the AIM-4 Falcon, while the larger white missiles are AIM-7 Sparrows. In reality, the Phantom carried the AIM-9 Sidewinder far more often than the AIM-4. This F-4E is painted in the standard SEA camouflage scheme which was in vogue when this version of the Phantom entered service. (McDonnell Douglas)

Volume 3 in the Colors & Markings Series covered the post-Vietnam markings of U.S. Air Force F-4C Phantoms. This was followed by Volume 4 which took a similar look at the F-4D in post-war Air Force markings. This new volume now adds the F-4E to the Colors & Markings Series, again covering all units that have flown this Phantom variant since the end of the war in Vietnam. Unlike most aviation "picture books," the Colors & Markings Series strives to be as complete a pictorial record of the subject as is possible. Each unit that has flown the aircraft during the stated time frame is included, and different schemes and variations of markings for each unit are illustrated starting with the oldest and continuing to the newest scheme as of press time for the book. We believe that this approach is far more worthwhile and valuable than a picture book that is merely a collection of pretty photographs having a hit-or-miss coverage of units, schemes, and markings. It would be a simple matter to select two-hundred outstanding photographs of F-4Es and put them in a book. But by organizing the format for the Colors & Markings Series to include all units, we believe our more comprehensive coverage will be of greater interest to the historian, enthusiast, and scale modeler. This means that we have to dig deeper and look longer for the photographs and information than if we were going to merely include the same number of photographs chosen only for their quality rather than for

how complete the coverage is that they provide. Sometimes it also means that we have to use a photo that, because of its poor quality, we would prefer not to use, but we do so if it shows a scheme or markings that is not available in another photograph. But we believe that the serious aviaton enthusiast prefers a more complete record of the aircraft's color and markings than what a mere "picture book" offers. After a brief explanation of the paint schemes used on the F-4E, the format of this book begins with F-4Es that were painted in special markings by McDonnell Douglas to commemorate the 5000th and last Phantom built at their St. Louis plant. We also illustrate the markings carried by the Thunderbirds on their F-4Es before turning our attention to the main focus of the book which is the U.S. Air Force units that have operated the aircraft. This begins with the Active Air Force Wings which have flown the F-4E since 1974. These wings are arranged in numerical order beginning with the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing on page 8. In all, seventeen different wings are covered. Miscellaneous squadrons, not assigned to tactical fighter wings, are next, and these are followed in turn by units assigned with a test and evaluation mission. The one Air Force Reserve unit to fly the F-4E as of press time for this book comes next. Then the Air National Guard squadrons round out the coverage. These Guard units are arranged alphabetically by state.

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F-4E PAINT SCHEMES

The wraparound SEA camouflage scheme is exemplified by this aircraft from the New Jersey Air National Guard. (Brown) The paint schemes that have been applied to the F-4E follow those that were used on the F-4D and the F-4C before that. When the F-4E entered service, the Air Force had already begun to camouflage its aircraft because of the war in Vietnam. The standard SEA (Southeast Asia) camouflage scheme had been adopted, and was the standard for most fighters when this version of the Phantom became operational. This scheme consisted of two greens, FS 34079 and FS 34102, and a tan, FS 30219, painted in a specified pattern on the upper and vertical surfaces of the aircraft. A very light gray, FS 36622, was used on the undersurfaces. This camouflage scheme remained the standard for all versions of Air Force Phantoms until several years after the conclusion of U.S involvement in Vietnam. It was used on fighters in the Tactical Air Command in all theaters, not just in Southeast Asia. Only fighters with a primary air defense mission remained in their standard overall ADC gray. In the mid-1970s the SEA wraparound scheme made its appearance. This was the same as the standard SEA scheme, except that the light gray on the undersurfaces was deleted, and the pattern of the two greens and the tan was applied to the underside of the aircraft as well. This scheme became more prevalent as time went on, but it

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F-4Es in units with a primary air defense mission were painted in the overall ADC gray scheme. This aircraft belongs to the 57th FIS based at Kefie vik, Iceland. (MAP)

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never completely replaced the original SEA scheme. Examples of this earlier camouflage could be found side by side with the wraparound scheme, although fewer and fewer aircraft remained painted in it. At about the same time, the Air Force opted for low-visibility markings, changing the tail codes and serial numbers from white to black. The national insignia, which had already been reduced in size with the SEA scheme, now became a black outline instead of having the red, white, and blue colors used previously. To a large extent, unit badges and other markings also had black or dark gray substituted for the earlier colors. For the purposes of this book, we will refer to the standard SEA camouflage scheme simply as the SEA scheme, and to the SEA wraparound camouflage as the wraparound scheme. The European 1 scheme was the next to be applied to the F-4E, and, as the name would imply, was based more on the European or NATO environment. It too was a wraparound scheme, and consisted of the same two greens as used in the SEA schemes, FS 34102 and FS 34079, and a dark gray, FS 36081. Ofticial patterns for both the SEA and European 1 schemes can be found in Colors & Markings Volume 4 on the F-4D. The European 1 scheme always seemed to make the ·aircraft appear as a dark silhouette when back ｬｩｾｨｴ･､ or in dim light, and proved very difficult to photograph. Unless the sun was at just the right angle, it was very difficult to see the different colors, much less capture them on film. The most recent camouflage ·scheme is one of two or three grays similar to that used on the F-16. Most units appear to have opted for only two shades, one dark and one light, with the dark used for the markings on the lighter gray and the light gray used for markings on the dark gray. However, a reasonable amount of color, mostly in the form of unit markings, seems to be returning with this new scheme. This is most welcome to photographers and modelers alike. But visits to squadrons that operate Phantoms in this scheme, and color photographs

The European 1 camouflage scheme is illustrated on this F-4E from the 347th TFW. It was photographed on October 10, 1987. (Flightleader) of it, indicate that the shades of gray used, particularly in the case of the darker gray, vary considerably from any standard. In this publication we refer to this scheme as the new gray scheme. Throughout the F-4Es operational service, some aircraft have been painted in schemes other than these four. They include those aircraft assigned to a unit with an air defense mission. These aircraft were painted overall ADC gray, FS 16473. These were the most colorful F-4Es in any operational unit. Test units have flown F-4Es in an overall white scheme. Our feature squadron is the Missouri Air National Guard's 110th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The painting on the front cover was done specifically for this publication by Tim McGovern, and depicts perhaps the best known and most often photographed F-4E from this unit. It is a MiG killer, and later was painted in special markings to commemorate the Phantom's thirtieth anniversary.

The same ai rcraft is the subject of the photograph on the rear cover, and the coverage of Missouri's Phantoms begins on page 58 and runs through page 62. On the pages that follow, each of these schemes is illustrated in dozens of photographs that have been carefully selected to show the different colors and markings used by each unit that has operated this aircraft between 1974 and 1989--a span of fifteen years. We believe this is the most complete look at the unit markings and paint schemes for U.S. Air Force F-4Es ever published in a single volume. In order to assemble the comprehensive coverage of the F-4E that is provided on the following pages, many contributors had to be contacted, and they were very generous. On page 2 are the names of thirty-six contributors and sources whose photographs appear in this publication. The authors express a sincere thanks to all of them for their assistance and generosity. Without their help, this publication would not have been possible.

The latest scheme to be applied to the F-4E is this gray camouflage pattern that is similar to that used on the F-16. In some cases, three shades of gray are used, but it seems that most of the time only two grays are applied. Markings on one shade of gray are painted in the other shade. Note the new frameless windscreen on this Phantom. (McDonnell Douglas)

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McDONNELL DOUGLAS SPECIAL MARKINGS

The 5000th Phantom built, 77-0290, displays its special markings in a flight over St. Louis on March 28, 1978. The two shades of blue painted on the white Phantom were very attractive. 5000TH PHANTOM was painted on the nose of the aircraft in red. The flags of the countries that have operated the Phantom were applied to the light blue stripe on the (McDonnell Douglas via Isham) fuselage.

The last Phantom built at St. Louis was F-4E, 78-0744, which was eventually delivered to the Korean Air Force. The special marking was only on the right side of the aircraft. The aircraft was painted in an air superiority gray camouflage that was based on the scheme developed for the F-15 Eagle. (McDonnell Douglas)

This left side view of 78-0744 shows the markings that were carried on the aircraft, and confirms that the special marking was on the right side of the nose only. (McDonnell Douglas)

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THUNDERBIRDS

The F-4E seen in this April 1973 photograph was painted in the colors of the Air Force's flight demonstration team. Thunderbird Number 7 was generally used to fly media and VIP orientation flights. (Sides)

At left is a right front view of Thunderbird Number 1 as it appeared in early 1972. Compare this view with the photograph at right that illustrates the left side of Thunderbird Number 3. Notice the Thunderbird emblem on the right side and the flags on the left side of the aircraft. (Both MAP)

Number 4, 66-0291, was easily recognized by the black exhaust stain on the vertical tail surface, acquired by flying the slot position. The paint scheme used by the Thunderbirds did not include the aircraft serial number. (MAP)

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1st TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

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The 1st TFW, based at Langley AFB, Virginia, operated the F-4E until it was replaced in service by the F-15 Eagle. F-4E, 67-0217, was assigned to the 71st TFS when it was photographed on May 4, 1973. The SEA camouflage was the only paint scheme that was used on the 1st TFW's Phantoms. (Taylor)

This right rear view of F-4E, 69-7587, illustrates the pattern of the camouflage on that side of the aircraft. No wing badge was present on this side of the aircraft. (MAP)

F-4E, 66-0302, was previously assigned to the Thunderbirds, but it was in full markings for the 1st TFW when photographed at the Nellis AFB, Nevada, transit ramp on March 1, 1975. The wing badge was painted on the intake, and a TAG badge appeared on the tail in front of the white FF tail code. (Logan)

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3rd TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

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F-4E, 68-0493, was assigned to the 3rd TFS, 3rd TFW, when it participated in William Tell '78. Notice the red, white, and blue horizontal stripes on the fin cap, which contained PACAF in black. The same colored stripes were on the travel pods and had PAeAF WILLIAM TELL TEAM painted in black. A small wing badge was applied to the intake and a PACAF badge was located in front of the white PN tail code. (Taylor)

The left side of F-4E, 71-1392, is seen in this photograph that was taken on November 11, 1978, at the aircraft's home base of Clark AFB, Philippines. The fin cap was painted red and the squadron badge was on the intake. (Greve)

This nice in-flight photograph shows 71-1076 flying formation with an F-5E from the 26th Aggressor Squadron. The 3rd TFW had added a sharksmouth to their Phantoms by 1980. There appears to be an aggressor kill marking painted on the splitter plate in red. Notice the practice of painting the last three digits of the serial number in large white numbers, while the black AF 11 were smaller. This was standard Air Force practice up until this time period. (USAF via Brown)

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The 3rd TFW had changed to black PH tail codes and serial numbers by October 1900. This Commander's aircraft had a red and black checkerboard painted on the fin cap and squadron badges from the 3rd TFS and 90th TFS behind the intake. (Flightleader Collection)

F-4E, 60-0310, was assigned to the 3rd TFS, 3rd TFW, when it was photographed landing at Clark AFB, Philippines, on October 22, 1900. The fin cap was painted dark green and the wing badge was on the intake. (Flightleader Collection)

The SEA wraparound paint scheme had made its appearance with the 3rd TFW when this Phantom was photographed on the ramp at Nellis AFB, Nevada, in October 1903. All markings were in low visibility paint except for the sharksmouth and PACAF badge on the tail. (Rogers via Geer)

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4th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

The 4th TFW, based at Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina, has flown the F-4E Phantom longer than most wings. This in-flight view of F-4E, 74-1040 and 73-1163, illustrates the SEA paint scheme. The wing badge was carried behind the intake. (USAF via Isham)

F-4E, 69-7218, was parked on the transit ramp at Kelly AFB, Texas, on June 2, 1973. The aircraft was either very clean or had been recently repainted. (Taylor)

A left front view of F-4E, 67-0332, depicts the markings and paint scheme on that side of the aircraft. (Taylor)

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An unusual blue rudder with white dots was painted on 72-0142 when it took part in Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada, in January 1981. The fin cap was painted black as was the SJ tail code and serial number. (Flightleader)

Another unusual rudder was this dark green and white checkerboard pattern that was painted on F-4E, 73-1180. (FJightleader)

At left is the right side of F-4E, 73-1166, photographed on the ramp at Nellis AFB during Gunsmoke '81. The aircraft was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme with black tail codes and numbers. A red horizontal stripe, edged in white, was painted on the tail. At right is a close-up view of the special Gunsmoke markings painted on the nose of the aircraft. The figure and pistol were painted red on a white shield, and had a black outline. The lettering was also black. (Both Flightleader)

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F-4E, 67-0266, operated by the 337th TFS, 4th TFW, was photographed on the transit ramp at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, on December 20, 1984. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme and carried the squadron commander's travel pod on the left pylon. (Taylor)

The 4th TFW had changed to black tail codes that were shadowed in white when this photograph was taken on August 15, 1986. Notice that the 478 in the serial number was similarly shadowed in white. This aircraft also had a commander's stripe painted across the fuselage. (Cockle via Brown)

This beautiful in-flight photograph shows the three squadron commanders' aircraft flying in formation with the wing commander's aircraft during September 1986. The markings contrast nicely against the European 1 paint scheme. (McDonnell Douglas) 13

F-4E, 73-1188, from the 334th TFS, 4th TFW, made an appearance as part of the 30th Anniversary of the Phantom at the London International Air Show on June 5. 1908. The new gray paint scheme made an excellent background for the colorful markings. (Flight/eader)

The right side of 73-1188 illustrates the markings that had been applied to that side of the·aircraft.

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Another gray Phantom, 74-1627, which was assigned to the 334th TFS, was photographed at Shaw AFB on April 19, 1988. The 4th TFW soon began transitioning to the F-15E and closed out its long association with the F-4E. (Taylor)

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21st COMPOSITE WING

F-4E, 68-0477, was assigned to the 43rd TFS, 21st TFW (later redesignated the 21st Composite Wing), at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, when photographed in August 1972. The aircraft was painted in the SEA scheme with white Fe tail codes and serial numbers. (Taylor)

William Tell 76 was the setting for F-4E, 68-0473, which was photographed during November 1976. A beautiful sharksmouth had been added to the aircraft. Notice the Alaskan Air Command badge applied to the front of the tail. (Buchanan via Geer)

A t left is a left side view of F-4E, 67-0302, which was operated by the 18th TFS, 21 st TFW, when photographed on June 30, 1979. The squadron badge was on the intake and the Alaskan badge on the tail. At right is a close-up view of the kill markings that were acquired at Maple Flag. The stars and the maple leaf were painted red, the Firebee drones black, and the F-15s were white. (Both Isham)

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This in-flight photograph shows F-4Es from the 18th and 43rd TFS flying in formation with a T-33A from the 21 st TFW over the Susitna River, Alaska. Two of the Phantoms had all white numbers painted on the tail, while two had black and white numbers. (Robinson/USAF via Taylor)

By 1980, some of the aircraft from the 18th TFS were carrying black Fe tail codes and serial numbers. A white polar bear was painted on the blue rudder. (Taylor Collection)

During Gunsmoke '81, F-4E, 68-0448, was a participant from the 18th TFS. The blue fin cap contained four yellow stars. (Flightleader Collection)

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31st TACTICAL FIGHTER WING PRIDE

F-4E, 66-03(J2, operated by the 308th TFS, 31st TFW, was parked on the ramp at Homestead AFB, Florida, when this photograph was taken in March 1974. The aircraft had the wing badge applied to the intake and the TA C badge on the tail. (Swanberg via Taylor)

The right side of 67-0338 illustrates the markings that were applied to that side of the aircraft.

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An unusual shade of greenish tan had replaced the usual tan on F-4E, 69-0287. The aircraft was being flown by the307th TFS when this photograph was taken on November 10, 1975. (Buchanan via Brewer) 17

This 31st TFW Phantom was on display at the Andrews AFB, Maryland, open house on May 11, 1979. A nice looking sharksmouth adorned the nose. The fin cap was painted dark green on top and green and white checkerboard below. (Flightieader)

Left: A close-up view of the tail shows the fin cap details. Notice LT. BOB JOHNSON OIC stenciled in white on the green fin cap. (Flightleader)

This 31st TFW Phantom was a visitor to the Tyndall AFB, Florida, transit ramp when this photograph was taken on May 4, 1978. Notice the fancy travel pod carried under the wing. (Flightleader)

Right: This close-up gives a good look at the horizontal stripes that were painted on the pod. The colors were (top to bottom) blue, green, red, and white. Each color was separated with a black line. The 31ST TFW COMMANDER was painted with black letters and was shadowed in yellow. (Flightleader)

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Another commander's aircraft was F-4E, 67-0331, which was on the transit ramp at Nellis AFB, Nevada, on April 26, 19lJO. Notice the enlarged 31 TFW that was painted on the tail, and the commander's stripes that were painted on the (Norris) fuselage and fin cap.

F-4E, 66-0357, had a blue fin cap with black ZF tail codes and serial numbers on the tail. The aircraft was painted in (Flightleader) the SEA scheme.

When this photograph was taken at Homestead AFB In May 19lJO, the squadron commander's aircraft for the 309th TFS, 31st TFW, was 66-0309. The commander's stripe across the top of the fuselage and the fin cap was painted blue. (Rotramel)

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33rd TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

The 33rd TFW, based at Eglin AFB, Florida, operated the F-4E until it was replaced in service by the F-15 Eagle. F-4E, 68-0376, was a visitor to Kelly AFB, Texas, when photographed on March 2, 1973. This 58th TFS Phantom had white ED (Taylor) tail codes and serial numbers painted on the tail.

F-4E, 69-0251, sits on the ramp at Eglin AFB awaiting its next mission. The aircraft was equipped with a target dart under the left wing. (Flightleader)

The right side of 66-0318 illustrates the markings that were painted on that side of the aircraft. The fin cap was dark blue and the wing badge was applied to both sides of the aircraft. (Flightleader)

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A change of tail codes from ED to EG is evident in this September 1978 photograph that was taken at Tyndall AFB, (Taylor via Geer) Florida. The aircraft was still painted in the SEA scheme.

At left is the right side of 67-0377 that was being operated by the 33rd TFW when it was photographed on the transit ramp at Dobbins AFB, Georgia, on February 4, 1978. The wing was sti/l using the ED tail codes at that time. The fin cap on this aircraft was yellow. A t right is a close-up of the aggressor zap that had been placed on the right main gear door. . (Both Flightleader)

This 33rd TFW Phantom was a participant in William Tell 78, and was photographed while taxiing on September 20, 1978. (Flightleader)

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35th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

This nice in-flight view is of F-4E, 66-0329, a Phantom that was assigned to the 434th TFS, 35th TFW. This photograph was taken during October 1975. The home base for the 35th TFW is George AFB, California. (Malerba via Brewer)

F-4E, 66-0294, was photographed on the transit ramp at Kelly AFB, Texas, on April 1975. The aircraft was painted in the SEA scheme and carried the wing badge on the intake. The GA tail code and serial numbers w(Jre painted on the tail in white. (Paul via Brown)

Another 35th TFW Phantom was photographed at George AFB in August 1975. Notice all the white stenciling painted on the aircraft. (Geer)

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This Phantom had an unusual color pattern painted on the fin cap. The photograph was taken at Hector Field, North Dakota, in August 1977. (S/owiak)

By May 1900, the 35th TFW had started the change-over to black tail codes and serial numbers. A black badge was painted on the tail in front of the GA tail code. (Rogers)

F-4E, 69-0267, assigned to the 39th TFS, 35th TFW, was parked on the transit ramp at Dobbins AFB, Georgia, on November 7, 1902. The aircraft was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme and had black national insignias. (Flightleader)

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This 35th TFW Phantom was photographed on the ramp at Nellis AFB, Nevada, on October 14, 1983. The aircraft was painted in an unusual wraparound camouflage that was a variation of the standard European 1 scheme. (Flightleader Collection)

This photograph of F-4E, 67-0288, was taken while the aircraft was in the landing pattern. The wraparound paint scheme was the same as the one illustrated at the top of this page. There was a gold fin flash painted below the fin cap. (Grove)

F-4E, 66-0342, was being operated by the 21st TFS, 35th TFW, when photographed at George AFB in September 1988. The black GA tail code is difficult to see above the serial number. The black fin flash painted on the tail was edged with white. (M. Geer)

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This 35th TFW Phantom was photographed on the transit ramp at Peterson AFB, Colorado. The aircraft was painted in an unusual wraparound scheme that consisted of three shades of green. (Jay)

Another 21st TFS aircraft is shown here on the ramp at George AFB, and is painted in the new gray camouflage scheme. (M. Geer) The GA tail code and the serial number are painted in a contrasting dark gray.

The 35th had become a Tactical Training Wing by the time this wing commander's aircraft was photographed in June 1988. Notice the red, white, and blue fin flash that was painted on the tail. The gray scheme was a welcome change for photographers who found the European 1 scheme difficult to photograph. (Williams)

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36th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 69-7245, was assigned to the 36th TFW based at Bitburg AB, West Germany. The aircraft was photographed at Baden-Soellingen, West Germany, on June 4,1974. It was painted in the SEA scheme, and the BT tail codes and serial (Ragay via Taylor) numbers were white.

The wing badge for the 36th TFW was painted on the forward fuselage of this clean looking Phantom that appears to have been waxed to a glossy finish. (Weisse)

This left front view of F-4E, 67-0266, illustrates the markings that were appl.:ed to that side of the Phantom. (MAP via Brown)

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During the Bi-Centennial celebration, the 36th TFW applied very attractive red, white, and blue markings to the tail of their aircraft. The BT tail codes and serial numbers were painted in black on the red portion of the tail. The blue area had a circle of white stars and 76 painted there. (MAP via Brown)

F-4E, 69-245, also in Bi-Centennial markings, was photographed in May 1976. The wing badge was carried on the intake of the aircraft. (Flightleader Collection)

This nice color photo shows the markings applied to the left side of F-4E, 69-245. Notice the red, white, and blue stripes painted on the canopy rail for the crew names. The squadron badge was on the intake and some special markings and zaps were on the splitter plate. (Van Geffen)

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37th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 68-0350, was being flown by the 561st TFS, 37th TFW, when it was photographed on March 7, 1983. The SEA wraparound paint scheme made a nice background for the black and yellow squadron badge on the intake. Notice the black stripe, edged in yellow, that was painted around the canopy rail. It contained the crew names in yellow. (Rogers via Brewer)

This Phantom belonged to the 562nd TFS, 37th TFW, when it was photographed at George A FB, California in 1984. It is painted in the European 1 camouflage scheme. Notice the black squadron emblem carried on the intake. The WW tail (Rogers via Brown) codes and the serial numbers were painted in black on the tail.

This right side view of 67-328 illustrates the markings that were applied to that side of the aircraft. Notice the white fin cap and the wing badge which was located on the aircraft's intake. (Rogers via Brown)

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F-4E, 74-1059, assigned to the 562nd TFTS, 37th TFW, is pictured here on the ramp at GeorgeAFB in August 1987. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme and had the squadron badge painted on the intake. (M. Geer via Geer)

The new gray camouflage paint scheme had been applied to 74-1648 when this photograph was taken in September 1988. The WW tail code and the serial numbers were painted on the tail in a dark contrasting gray. (M. Geer via Geer)

This Phantom was operated by the 563rd TFS, 37th TFW, when this photograph was taken on the ramp at George AFB. Notice the colorful wing and TAG badges that were applied to this side of the aircraft. (M. Geer via Geer)

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50th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

The 50th TFW was represented at William Tell 76 by a team that included this 496th TFS Phantom. Notice the special (Flight/eader) red, white, and blue fin cap that was painted on the aircraft.

Photographed while taxiing out for a mission at Wildenrath, West Germany, is F-4E, 68-0517. The white B painted on the (MAP via Brown) rudder is for identification at the Tactical Air Meet 78.

This photograph of F-4E, 68-0406, was taken in 1978 while the aircraft was assigned to the 50th TFW. The HR tail code and serial numbers were painted in white. (MAP)

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F-4E, 68-0377, assigned to the 10th TFS, 50th TFW, was photographed while landing at Hahn AB, West Germany. The aircraft had the HR tail codes and serial numbers painted in black. BLUE ZOO was in white on the red fin cap. (Zastrow via Geer)

Seen taxiing after landing, this photograph of 68-0384 illustrates the markings on the left side of the aircraft. The fin cap was painted white on this Phantom. (de Kruyff)

Another 50th TFW F-4E is seen taxiing after landing. The fin cap of this aircraft was red. (de Kruyff)

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51st TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 67-0347, belonged to the 36th TFS, 51st TFW, which was based at Osan AB, South Korea. The OS tail codes and the numbers 347 were painted on the tail in white. The other digits in the serial numbers were black. (Brewer)

The 51st TFW had changed to black tail codes and serial numbers by the time this Phantom was photographed on October 26, 1980. A t left is an overall view of the right side of F-4E, 68-0329, which illustrates the sharksmouth and other markings. At right is a close-up of the markings painted on the tail of the aircraft. The large white 2 painted across the rudder and tail had been applied for ACM purposes. (Both Matsuoka)

This nice 1981 in-flight photograph of F-4E, 68-0376, illustrates the markings on the right side of the aircraft. This (Miller via Taylor) Phantom was being flown by the 36th TFS, 51st TFW.

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This photograph of F-4E, 68-0353, was taken at Osan AB, South Korea, in 1981. A sharksmouth had been added to the aircraft and the PACAF badge was applied to the tail. (Miller via Taylor)

Another view of 68-0353 illustrates the new gray camouflage paint scheme. The OS tail codes and other markings are in a dark or light contrasting gray, and the fin cap is red. (P. Minert)

F-4E, 69-0297, was the squadron commander's aircraft for the 497th TFS. The 497th TFS is not at Os an AB, South Korea, with the rest of the wing, but is based at Taegu AB. The GU tail codes and the AF 69 497 TFS was painted on the (USAF via Brown) tail in black. The blue fin cap contains ACFT 297 in white.

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52nd TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 73-1195, was assigned to the 400th TFS, 52nd TFW, at Spangdalem AB, West Germany. The aircraft was palnted in the SEA scheme and had the squadron badge applied to the intake. (Geer Collection)

This beautiful in-flight photograph of 71-1079 was taken over West Germany in 1900. A sharksmouth and a red fin cap were painted on the aircraft. The SP tail codes and serial numbers were (Miller via Taylor) white.

The 52nd TFW was changing over to black tail codes and serial numbers by the time this photograph was taken in May 1900.• The wing badge, carried on the intake, and the national insignia on the fuselage were in color. The fin cap of this aircraft was red. (Miller via Taylor)

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European 1 paint schemes had made their appearance with the 52nd TFW when this photograph was taken on June 27, 1986. The SP tail code was painted black and was shadowed with white. A II other markings were the black low-visibility style. Even the sharksmouth was toned down, with only the tongue painted red. The horizontal red stripe painted on the tail was edged in white. (van Broekhuizen)

This left front view of 74-0659 shows the markings that were applied to that (MAP) side of the aircraft.

F-4E, 71-1079, was being flown by the 480th TFS, 52nd TFW, when photographed at Nellis AFB, Nevada. This is about as low-visibility as you can get and still have an attractive paint scheme! (Rogers via Geer)

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56th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 67-0377, was assigned to the 56th TFW, and was based at McDill AFB, Florida, when it was photographed on the transit ramp at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, in 1975. The aircraft was painted in the SEA scheme and had a blue fin cap. (Knowles)

This left side view of 67-0285 shows the markings that were painted on that side of the airoraft. The airplane was (Buchanan- via Geer) assigned to the 62nd TFS, 56th TFW.

Left: This close-up gives a better look at the 56th TFW badge that was applied to the aircraft. The shield was orange, edged with yellow, and had a blue and yellow design on it. The white scroll under the shield was edged with yellow and contained 56TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING in blue letters. (Sides)

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57th FIGHTER WEAPONS WING

F-4E, 66-0315, was operated by the 414th Fighter Weapons Squadron, 57th Fighter Weapons Wing at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The aircraft was painted in the SEA scheme with white WA tail codes and serial numbers. The wing badge had been applied to the intake and the colorful national insignia was on the fuselage and wings. The fin cap was painted in a yellow and black checkerboard pattern. (Taylor Collection)

The 57th FWW was using the SEA wraparound paint scheme when this photograph was taken in June 1983. Notice that the yellow and black checkerboard pattern was now a horizontal band under the fin cap. The WA tail code and serial (Geer) numbers were on the tail in black.

F-4E. 68-0338, is shown on the ramp at Nellis AFB in May 1985. It was painted in the European 1 scheme with black tail codes and serial numbers. The checkerboard band was across the tail and one MiG kill marking was painted on the splitter plate. (Isham Collection)

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86th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 68-0512, was assigned to the 86th TFW, and based at Ramstein AFB, West Germany. It was painted in the SEA (MAP via Brown) scheme with white RS tail codes and serial numbers painted on the tail.

This take-off view of 68-0405 illustrates the markings that were painted on the right side of the aircraft. The RS tail codes and serial numbers were painted black. There was a red and black checkerboard applied to the fin .cap. (Isham Collection)

This Phantom participated in the NA TO Tactical Air Meet '80. The aircraft had a large B painted in white on the tail for icsntification during that meet. Notice the addition of the sharksmouth to the nose of the aircraft. (MAP)

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F-4E, 68-0506, had a larger and different style sharksmouth than had been seen previously. The aircraft was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme with low-visibility markings. (GB Aircraft Slides)

The European 1 paint scheme was painted on F-4E, 69-0264, when the aircraft was photographed on June 12, 1986. Notice the large numbers 526 and AMU painted on the tail of this squadron commander's aircraft. The aircraft's maintenance crew names were painted on the splitter plate in white and black. Painted on the nose was THE LAST "PHANTOM" KNIGHT in black. (Cockle via Brewer)

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347th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

--This Phantom was from the 347th TFW, based at Moody AFB, Georgia, and was photographed on the ramp at Nellis AFB, Nevada, on December 6, 1976. It was painted in the SEA scheme with white MY tail codes and serial numbers. (Flightleader)

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F-4E, 67-0348, was assigned to the 339th TFS, 347th TFW, when it was photographed in October 1980. The MY taJ/. codes and the serial numbers had been applied in black. A red stripe, edged with white, was painted across the top of the (Taylor via Geer) tail.

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Four Phantoms from the 347th TFW performed target towing duties at William Tell '86. The aircraft were painted in the European 1 scheme with black markings. The colorful wing badge was applied to the forward fuselage. (Spering/A. I. R.)

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This view of F-4E, 68-0511, shows the target tow assembly carried on the centerline pylon. The 347th TFW also provided this service during William Tell '84. This aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme. (Flight/eader)

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388th TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

F-4E, 67-0379, was assigned to the 34th TFS, 388th TFW, based at Karat AB, Thailand, when this photograph was taken in 1973. The 379 in the serial number and the JJ tail code were painted white. The rest of the serial number was black. Notice the sharksmouth painted on the nose of the aircraft. (Remington via Brewer)

A left front view of 67-0315 illustrates the markings applied to that side of the aircraft.

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32nd TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON

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The 32nd TFS is a USAF unit that is under the control of NA TO. This F-4E, 68-0444, was photographed at Hill AFB, Utah, when it visited the Air Logistics Center. The squadron badge is unique within the USAF, and includes the Royal Crown of The Netherlands. The squadron is based at Soesterberg AB, The Netherlands, and now flies the F-15 Eagle. (Knowles)

This right front view of 69-7558 illustrates the typical markings that the squadron applied to their aircraft. The 17th AF badge was carried on this side of the aircraft. (Geer Collection)

This in-flight view of F-4E, 74-1048, provides a good look at the markings on the left side of the aircraft. The fin cap was painted red, and the aircraft was in the SEA scheme. (Spering/A.I.R.)

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57th FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

The 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Air Defense, Tactical Air Command (AD TAC), is based at Keflavik AB,lceland. This Phantom had recently been assigned to the unit and had only their black and white checkerboard stripe painted on (Campbell) the tail when this photograph was taken.

Another Phantom that was painted in the SEA scheme was 66-0334. The aircraft had the checkerboard design painted on the splitter plate and across the tail. A black knight's head was painted on the tail above the serial number. (MAP)

F-4E, 66-0330, shown parked on the ramp at Keflevik AB, was painted in the unit's usual ADC gray scheme. The squadron badge was applied to the intake, and a black lance, outlined in white, was painted on the fuel tank. Note the 57TH FIS painted on the lance in white. (MAP)

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This photograph of 66-0345 illustrates the markings on (MAP) the left side of the aircraft.

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the year this photograph was taken. The black knight's head was relocated to the nose of the aircraft, and red, white, and blue vertical stripes were painted on the front of the splitter plate. There was only one horizontal checkerboard str.ipe located on the ·tail. (MAP)

This left front view illustrates the markings that were applied to that side of the aircraft. Notice that the TA C badge was carried on both sides of the tail. (MAP)

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By April 1982, another change in the markings had taken place. The black knight's head was now located on the intake above U.S. AIR FORCE. (Barbier via Taylor)

This close-up view of the front of 660345 provides a better look at the markings applied there. (Barbier via Isham)

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This Phantom from the 57th FIS participated in William Tell '82 at Tyndall AFB, Florida. The knight's head had disappeared from this side of the aircraft and the Air Forces Iceland badge had been added over the red, white, and blue stripes on the splitter plate. The ADTAC badge was carried above the U.S. AIR FORCE on the intake. (Flightieader)

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By December 1982 the stripes had disappeared from the splitter plate.

This left front view of F-4E, 67-0315, shows the markings carried on that side of the aircraft during 1985. The black knight's head was above the U.S. AIR FORCE on the fuselage. The unit soon transitioned to the F-15. (MA P)

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3247th TEST SQUADRON

The 3247th Test Squadron, 3246th Test Wing, is stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida. The wing is under the Armament Division, Air Force Systems Command (AFSC). F-4E, 71-1077, was being used to test the Pave Strike system when this photograph was taken on November 3, 1975. The AFSC badge was carried on the nose of the aircraft. Painted on the tail (Flight/eader) was a white band containing red diamonds.

This close-up view of the right side of the nose of 71-1077 provides a look at the Armament Development and Test Center badge. (Flightleader)

The TISEO optical lens and the PAVE STRIKE markings can be seen in this view of the left front of the fuselage. (Flight/eader)

The 3247th TS had changed to the SEA wraparound paint scheme by the time this photograph of 71-1072 was taken in 19{]3. The test wing badge was on the front of the fuselage and the AFSC badge was applied to the tail. The national insignia, the AD tail codes, and the serial numbers were black. (Paul via Brown)

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The right side of72-0126 depicts the style of markings used in 1983. The fin cap was painted black, and the test wing and AFSC badges were located on this side of the aircraft. (Rogers via Geer)

F-4E, 72-0126, was a visitor to the London International Air Show on June 3, 1988. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme with low-visibility markings. Notice the difference between the black used for theAD tail codes and the serial numbers. (Flight/eader)

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4485th TEST SQUADRON

The 4485th TS of the Tactical Air Weapons Genter (TAWG) is also based at Eglin AFB, Florida. The squadron's F-4Es were assigned to the 33rd TFW for maintenance support and consequently carried the EG tail code that is also used by the 33rd TFW. The squadron badge is on the front of the fuselage, while the TAG badge is on the tail. (Taylor)

Since the 33rd TFW used the ED tail codes for a short time, aircraft of the 4485th TS carried it as well. This photograph of F-4E, 66-0295, was taken on March 31, 1978, at Nellis AFB. Notice the black and white checkerboards painted on the fin (Logan) cap. This aircraft had the 33rd TFW badge applied to the fuselage.

When this photograph was taken in late 1978, 66-0295 no longer carried tail codes. The unit's white and red diamond stripe was painted across the tail. (Flightleader)

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This right rear view of F-4E, 66-0295, illustrates the markings on that side of the aircraft. Notice the TAG badge on the tail and the black serial numbers. (Harl via Isham)

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Another change in markings had taken place by late 1982. This Phantom was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme with low-visibility black markings. The TA we badge was carried on the front of the fuselage. The squadron had returned to the use of the black and white checkerboard tail (Flight/eader) band.

F-4E, 72-0168, was photographed on September 27, 1982, and was painted in the SEA camouflage scheme. The aircraft had acquired black or tail (Sheets) codes by that time.

Another 4485th TS Phantom is illustrated in this photograph taken in July 1983. The aircraft was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme. This view gives an excellent look at the style of stenciling used for the tail codes and serial numbers. (Stewart)

Another visitor to the London International Air Show was F-4E, 66-0308, which was assigned to the 4485th Test Squadron. The aircraft was painted in the new gray camouflage scheme with contrasting gray markings. Notice the (Flight/eader) gray tail of 64-0929 from the 3247th Test Squadron in the background.

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6512th TEST WING

YF-4E, 65-0713, was assigned to the 6512th TS, 6510th TW, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), at Edwards AFB, (Soldeus) California. It was painted overall glossy white with international orange tail and wing panels.

This Phantom was photographed at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, in late 1974. It was painted in the SEA scheme with orange panels on the tail and wings. A long white and black test probe was attached to the nose of the (Slowiak) aircraft.

The AFFTC had started to use a blue tail band, edged in white, and containing white Xs to designate its aircraft when this photograph was taken on October 14, 1978. (Flightleader)

A sharksmouth and the blue and white tail band had been added to 65-0713 by the time it was photographed at Norton AFB, California, in late 1978. (Flightleader Collection)

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When this photograph was taken on November 13, 1903, black ED tail codes had been added. The aircraft was painted in the SEA wraparound scheme with black low-visibility markings. The top of the right wing was painted glossy white. (Flightleader)

This photograph of YF-4E, 65-0713, shows the aircraft in the landing configuration. The black ED tail codes and a sharksmouth had been added. (Grove)

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At left is fhe right side of 65-0713, which shows another change in the markings as of August 1985. The sharksmouth was gone, and the AFFTC badge had been added to the tail. At right is the left side of the aircraft where the addition of the AFSC badge to the t?il can be seen. (Left Grove, right Kaston)

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F-4E, 68-0304, assigned to the ALC, Hill AFB, Utah, is shown here while parked inside a hangar. This Phantom is one of the more colorful test aircraft being flown today. Notice the large red letters HAFB, which stand for Hill Air Force Base, painted on the tail in red. (Van Geffen/I.A.A.P.)

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30151 TACTICAL FIGHTER WING (AFRES) The only Air Force Reserve squadron to have operated the F-4E at the time of the writing of this book was the 457th TFS, 301st TFW, based at Carswell AFB, Texas. A nice view of the right side of 67-0349 is presented as the aircraft taxies out for a mission. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme with black markings. The only color was the red, white, and blue stripes on the fin cap. (Rogers)

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The 457th TFS had Phantoms painted in the new gray scheme as evidenced by this photograph taken in March 1988. The colorful Texas streamer was still on the fin cap, but the rest of the markings were painted in contrasting grays. (Rogers via Brown)

F-4E, 67-0392, was photographed on December 12, 1988, at Carswell AFB. This MiG killer was painted in the new gray camouflage scheme with the MiG kills applied to the splitter plate in red, outlined in yellow. Notice the addition of the Texas streamer across the side of the aircraft. (Rogers)

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CALIFORNIA ANG, 196th TFS

F-4E, 60-0321, assigned (0 the 196th TFS, California ANG, was photographed at March AFB, California, in November 1907. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme with black markings. The squadron markings painted on the (Rogers via Taylor) tail were blue and white. The blue tail band contained CALIFORNIA in white.

The same style of markings was used on the 196th TFS's Phantoms that were painted in the new gray camouflage scheme. (M. Geer)

A different F-4E from the 196th TFS was a visitor at the London International Air Show on June 3, 1900. A blue band, outlined in white, was painted on the canopy rail. The crew names had not yet been stenciled on the blue band. (Flightleader)

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INDIANA ANG, 113th TFS

F-4E, 68-0361, was being operated by the 113th TFS, 181st TFG, Indiana ANG, when photographed on April 8, 1988. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 scheme with black HF tail codes and markings. The fin cap had INDIANA painted in black on the red, white, and blue stripes. (Rogers)

Another Phantom from the 113th TFS is shown parked on the transit ramp at Carswell AFB, Texas, in April 1988. (Rogers via Geer)

The new gtay camouflage pattern was being used by the 113th TFS by the time this August 1988 photograph was taken. The fin cap was painted red, white, and blue, with the HF tail codes and other markings in a contrasting gray. (Spering/ A. I. R.)

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INDIANA ANG, 163rd TFS

Another Indiana ANG unit operating F-4Es is the 163rd TFS. This aircraft is painted in the SEA wraparound scheme with black FW tail codes and markings. (Geer) F-4E, 68-0512, was painted in the European 1 scheme with black lowvisibility markings. The fin cap was painted dark blue, edged with a gold stripe. INDIANA was painted on the fin cap in gold script. The same gold script was used for the crew names that were painted on the canopy rails. The rudder contained an Indian head badge for Coronet Cherokee. (Spering/ A. I. R.)

Four Phantoms of the 163rd TFS display the new gray camouflage scheme in this beautiful in-flight photograph. (Spering/A.I. R.)

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MISSOURI ANG, 110th TFS

Our feature unit is the 110th TFS, 131 st TFW, Missouri ANG. This beautiful in-flight photograph shows 69-0267 making

a vertical climb. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 camouflage with reasonably colorful markings for that scheme. The only low-visibility markings were the black SL tail codes, serial numbers, and national insignia. (McDonnell-Douglas via Taylor)

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The Missouri ANG also operated Phantoms painted in the SEA wraparound scheme. The same aircraft markings seen on the previous page were applied to 68-0528. (Cockle via Brown)

This right rear view of F-4E, 68-0528, illustrates the markings applied to that side of the aircraft.

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Another in-flight photograph shows the effectiveness of the European 1 paint scheme when viewed against a green (McDonnell-Douglas) background.

This photograph of F-4E, 67-0376, provides a good look at the Phantom in the landing configuration. The aircraft was painted in the European 1 (Grove) scheme.

This Phantom was photographed as it prepared to depart the St. Louis Lambert Airport.

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A different look from the European 1 camouflage is provided by this photo of F-4E, 68-0303, taken in August 1986. The aircraft is painted in the new gray scheme, and the SL tail codes and the serial numbers were dark gray. Notice the style that was used for the serial numbers. (McDonnell-Douglas)

This right front view of 68-0462 provides a good look at the sharksmouth on the nose of the aircraft. MISSOURI was (Cockle via Brown) lettered on the red fin cap in white, shadowed with black.

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This top view of F-4E, 68-0385, was taken at the St. Louis ANGB. The pattern of the gray paint scheme across the left wing and the top of the fuselage is clearly visible. (Cockle via Taylor)

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This right rear photograph of MiG killer 68-0338 illustrates the markings on this side of the aircraft. The two MiG kills, (Isham Collection) located on the splitter plate, were red, outlined in yellow.

The right side of the same aircraft seen above was photographed in May 1988. It was being used as the wing commander's aircraft, and had SL tail codes and 131 TFW painted in black, shadowed with white. Notice the Spook figure painted on the rudder and the arch design on the tail. (Spering/A.I.R.)

F-4E, 68-0338, had a black and white Phantom Spook and 30 YEARS OF PHABULOUS PHANTOMS added in white across the fuselage. These special markings were to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Phantom. (Koivisto)

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NEW JERSEY ANG, 14151 TFS

The 141st TFS, 100th TFW, New Jersey ANG, operated the F-4E from McGuire AFB, New Jersey. This left rear photograph of 67-0343 illustrates the low-visibility markings applied over the SEA wraparound paint scheme. An orange stripe, edged with black, was painted on the fin cap, and contains NEW JERSEY in black and white script. (Grove)

One of the 100th TFW's aircraft at Fangsmoke '07 was F-4E, 60-0370. It was painted in the European 1 scheme and had special kill markings applied to the splitter plate in white. A Phantom caricature on the nose had PHIL'S CRAW DAD KILLER painted in white. (Spering/A.I.R.)

F-4E, 60-0527, was a visitor at the London International A ir Show in June 1900. The aircraft had a tiger's head painted on the nose of the aircraft in contrasting tan and green. Notice the light gray travel pod with a darker gray horizontal stripe. The squadron badge was applied to the rear of the pod. (Brown)

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This right front view of 68-0464 shows a variation from the aircraft Illustrated at the bottom of the previous page. A black anti-glare panel has been added from the radome to the canopy ralls. The tiger's head was painted on the nose In tan colors. (Brown)

The new gray camouflage pattern had been applied to F-4E, 68-0357, when this photograph was taken on April 26, 1988 The new camouflage provides quite a contrast against the wooded background. (Spering/A.I.R.)

This in-flight photograph illustrates the three different paint schemes which were used by the 141st TFS. Notice the tiger's head painted on the nose of each aircraft. (Sperlng/A.I.R.)

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