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.
| ISBN: | 9781841766560 |
| Publication date: | 25th May 2004 |
| Author: | Peter E Davies |
| Illustrator: | Jim Laurier |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Osprey Combat Aircraft |
| Genres: |
History Warfare and defence Air forces and warfare |
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.
US Air Force F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 features in the following genres: History, Warfare and defence, Air forces and warfare
US Air Force F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 is available in Paperback
US Air Force F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 was written by Peter E Davies and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing
US Air Force F-4 Phantom II MiG Killers 1965-68 has 96 pages
Yes it is part of Osprey Combat Aircraft series
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