habu2 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Here's a link to the QF-4 shots I have uploaded. This was part of COMBAT ARCHER in May of this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Nice photos Hubu. The link didn't open for me on iPad but I'll check it out on my desktop soon. I love QF-4 and hope to build one soon. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 that cockpit shot is superb! Thank you for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi guys, I'm planning for a future build and I thought I'd ask some info about a particular aircraft. The aircraft I want to build is Phantom No. 69-7204. I have several decals for this aircraft and would like to portray her life from the beginning to end with three different builds. I know that she started life as a F-4E fresh out the factory for the RAAF: And later she was modified to become an F-4G: What I'm missing is the details when she was returned to the USAF after the loan to Australia before she was converted to become a Wild Weasel, like the squadrons, tailcodes, etc, or if there are any decals for it. Can anyone help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Is that a Pave Spike? Aren't they way outdated by now? Entered service around 1972 if my memory is correct and that pic is a recent Terminator! Lol, commenting on the outdated Pave Spike pod, but not on the even older plane itself with a FY 1968 serial. Just shows how cool the Phantom is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 From J Baugher site; (MSN 3857) returned to USAF 10/15/1972. Modified to F-4G Apr 1979. To AMARC as FP1006 11/2/1996. To Holloman AFB as QF-4G drone AF144 7/10/1997. W/o Aug 10, 2006 Unfortunatelly no info on her service between 72-79 :( http://www.airfighters.com/photo/76181/M/USA-Air-Force/McDonnell-Douglas-F-4G-Phantom-II/69-7204/ http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-QF-4G/1129782/&sid=92b6aaeb1fbaa9ad8169d74df7c5d152 http://www.pbase.com/mporteng/image/96690128 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 From the guy who runs Forgotten Jets/Millionmonkeytheater.com : F-4E-43-MC s/n 69-7204 *1970-72: Loaned to the Australian AF.*10/1972: Returned to the USAF. *USAF 21st CW. *USAF 31st TFW. *USAF 347th TFW. *4/1979: Upgraded to F-4G. *1981: USAF 81st TFS (52nd TFW). *1989: USAF 563rd TFS (37th TFW). *1990: USAF 35th TFW. *1991-92: USAF 562nd TFS (35th TFW). *1996: Idaho ANG 190th TFS. *11/1996: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. *Converted to QF-4G drone AF144. *8/10/2006: Written off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi guys, I'm planning for a future build and I thought I'd ask some info about a particular aircraft. The aircraft I want to build is Phantom No. 69-7204. I have several decals for this aircraft and would like to portray her life from the beginning to end with three different builds. I know that she started life as a F-4E fresh out the factory for the RAAF: And later she was modified to become an F-4G: What I'm missing is the details when she was returned to the USAF after the loan to Australia before she was converted to become a Wild Weasel, like the squadrons, tailcodes, etc, or if there are any decals for it. Can anyone help? The photo below indicates that she spent some time as a fighter with the USAF at Moody AFB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Moody = 347 TFW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I have to cobble together several decal sheets to get the markings I need. which fighter squadron of the 347th does the blue stripe on the tail represent? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Possibly 70TFS prior to changing tailband to the checkered Version. See full squadron lineup here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/347th_Rescue_Wing#Post_Vietnam_era Edited August 12, 2015 by Niels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Niels, I did find a picture of a 70th TFS F-4E that more or less confirms what you said: http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/McDonnell-Douglas-F-4E/2568265/M/ Time to start hunting for those decals then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
r0t0rdr1ver Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hey guys, can anyone post up or provide links to Night Ops F-4/C/D/E Phantoms with black undersides as used in Vietnam? I thought I saw a photo of an F-4E in this scheme also, but could be wrong... Many thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 497 TFS flew night ops With F-4D's, but I've rarely seen photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Wolfpak 72-031 has decals for an F-4D of 497 TFS in SEA with black undersides: http://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/wp/wp72031.htm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I can't recall ever seeing a photo of an F-4C or F-4E with black undersides. As far as I know, only the 'Night Owl' F-4D's wore that scheme. Of course, if anyone knows differently and has photos... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm at work now but when I get home I'll check because Im almost positive they are in Jake's Modern Phantom Guide. They are. The last 15-20 pages are pics of the QF-4s and their mods. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sentry30 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Couldn't resist; Cool RF-4EJ Yeah, I know what it looks like! D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Couldn't resist; Cool RF-4EJ Yeah, I know what it looks like! D Wow this is new! And it looks like totally different colors from the F-2s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) 57FIS F-4E's, I know they were slatted birds however what I'm looking for is info on whether they had the belly strap and the smokeless J79's. I'm pretty sure they didn't for the latter based on some pictures I have seen however there's not a large number of pics available of the 57th so I thought I'd ask. *Had a stupid moment, I asked 56, meant 57. Edited November 23, 2015 by Whiskey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The 56th never flew F-4's. Do you mean the 57th FIS at Keflavik? All surviving F-4E's up to 71-0236 recieved the belly strap when updated to the slatted wing. After 71-0236 they were reinforced internally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yup meant the 57th, had an idiot moment and typed 6 for some reason. Anyway thanks for the serial number info Pete, that helped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 57FIS F-4E's, I know they were slatted birds however what I'm looking for is info on whether they had the belly strap and the smokeless J79's. I'm pretty sure they didn't for the latter based on some pictures I have seen however there's not a large number of pics available of the 57th so I thought I'd ask. *Had a stupid moment, I asked 56, meant 57. Belly strap, for sure yes (as was mentioned) since the 57 FIS flew 1966 and 67 model F-4Es. Smokeless engines- depends. At the two F-4E bases I was at (George AFB 1982-83, and Ramstein AB 1983-1986) smokeless engines were slowly replacing the smokey engines. In 1982 only a few F-4Es had smokeless, but by about 1985 smokeless were very much predominant. I am sure the 57th was likewise changing out their engines at the same time. I went to Red Flag with 62 MAW C-141Bs in 1989. All of the F-4Es and Gs there were smokeless, but by then the 57 FIS was flying F-15s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Probably used to landing at airfields rather than carriers: Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Probably used to landing at airfields rather than carriers: Jari Almost certainly the dragchute door latch was worn or misadjusted. If the door pops open with the chute deployment handle (on the left side of the pilot's seat) in the down position, the chute will deploy then jettison as it inflates. The retaining jaws that hold the chute to the aircraft only lock closed when the handle is raised. Raising the handle also unlatches the door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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