Love you guys bringing the F-4s back to life, brings me back to the years of 1960-63 when i was a plane captain at Pax river naval air test center Maryland . At that time we were required to pull flight time. Needless to say, i climbed into the back seat of the F-4 PHANTOM we were testing. The test pilots i flew with had no trouble giving us the ride of our lives. After one of the flights i was given a gold mach two pin provided by McDonald Douglas for being one of the first ten people to fly mach two in the F4. What a rush!!
As KC-135 Boom Operator in the 60s and 70s I refueled the F-4 probably over 1,000 times and mostly in Viet Nam. You are correct that you can fall in love with that plane. The sound of the engines when it was taxiing is a sound I will never forget. Glad to have been around at that time.
@@sgtprakirake2220 Yes, they upgraded them back in the 2000's, with today's technology and improvements they 'll still be sitting ducks.Get rid of them and just keep one or two for airshows.
@jorgepeters7474 Phantoms Forever 👻 Hellenic Phantom Fleet 2027 or beyond, Turkish Phantom Fleet 2030s. They still useful and a fantastic aircraft, legend 💪💪
Well in reality only the frame is an F-4E internally it's a completely different aircraft as all Greek F4s have been upgraded by the German DASA and have received: the Hughes APG-65GY radar (the same one fitted on the F-18C/D), the Honeywell H-764G navigation system combining LINS & GPS, NAVCOM AN/APN-232 CARA radar altimeter and Elbit Modular Multi-Role Computer (MMRC). The cockpit has been enhanced with Elbit MFDs, new DTS & the imaging system V-80AB-F. The upgraded Greek F4 is capable of carrying the AIM-120, AGM-65G, AGM-130, and various targeting pods
Well you mean the avionic is different. When referring to "internally" there is much more than just avionic, like the whole stucture and fligh system etc.
In Arkudi about 10-12 yrs ago to meet my wife’s family and I spent quite a bit of time on the beach watching F-4s flying around high above… was pretty cool
It's gonna be a sad day when F-4's don't fly anymore. S Korean air force is retiring them in June!! This is some of the best Phantom footage I've ever seen!! Kudos 👍
Looked like excess fuel discharging via the fuel dump. The main wing section, not including the outer folding wing section, is an integral fuel tank. These Phantoms were flying with all 3 external drop tanks, yet no ordinance, which seems odd. Looks like they were either on a long practice flight, or just burning through a lot of fuel.
@@bearowen5480 They used to fuel them up at night when cool. Then the heat of the day would cause the fuel to expand and come out the vents. They had hoses and drums sometimes to catch the overflow which was not reusuable and people with oil furnaces would take it home to add to their tanks.
Today in 2023 there's no mission that the Phantom is BEST at. There's always a better choice for any mission from an efficiency perspective. But we keep Phantoms flying because, simply.....WE LOVE THEM. There are still some Air Forces in the world that find ways to justify keeping them flying and it's probably more of an emotional decision than a practical one. But I'm glad for it. Because Phantoms are AWESOME. There's no other fighter, ever, that has a more intimidating, "I was made to kill and destroy enemies" look about it.
Not sure how these compete these days but bet there are lots of spare parts in Arizona and better flying than setting at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
The arrestor hook on land based Phantoms will be used in a runway over run emergency situation. Near the end of the runway there is an arrestor cable, and as a last means of stopping also a special net. As the Phantom was originally designed for carrier operation, it's arrestor hook and landing gear are beefed up for slamming into ships at sea, so it's no problem if the hook is used. The arm of the arrestor hook is a heavy titanium structure.
All land-based operators of F-4s in the case of landing with one or more blown tires used an approach-end hook to cable arrestment to prevent a long rollout without proper tire/wheels. Successful approach-end arrestments will typically stop a Phantom in about 1,500 feet of rollout upon engagement.
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Love you guys bringing the F-4s back to life, brings me back to the years of 1960-63 when i was a plane captain at Pax river naval air test center Maryland . At that time we were required to pull flight time. Needless to say, i climbed into the back seat of the F-4 PHANTOM we were testing. The test pilots i flew with had no trouble giving us the ride of our lives. After one of the flights i was given a gold mach two pin provided by McDonald Douglas for being one of the first ten people to fly mach two in the F4. What a rush!!
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Kudos!! CV-59 VF-74 1st in Phantoms. We had the J & S model in my day!! I did the last ever full compliment of Phantoms on the east coast 80-82 !!
Your love and passion for aviation will never die after you see and hear an F-4 in person!
Agreed
Night operations were my favorite time. In the cool air they sounded even better.
Spey engines…dream fk off machine
@@trespire agreed
As KC-135 Boom Operator in the 60s and 70s I refueled the F-4 probably over 1,000 times and mostly in Viet Nam. You are correct that you can fall in love with that plane. The sound of the engines when it was taxiing is a sound I will never forget. Glad to have been around at that time.
Thanks for watching and yes the sound is magical
Phantastic and Phabulous Phantom Phor éver. Congratulations my phriend👍👍🍌🙋
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Phantoms Phorever !! 🙌🏼
Phantoms forever
Whhat a truly wonderful airplane, a real classic ❤
Agreed thanks for watching
@@Epicaviation47 no problem, best F4 vid I've seen for ages
It may be old, but, it's a formitable weapon system.
Agreed thanks for watching
Νot really, it's older than old therefore they'll make a formidable target.They should be retired and only keep one or two for airshows.
@@jorgepeters7474 It still works, it's not like they didn't upgrade it like the Greek one or Turkish one
@@sgtprakirake2220 Yes, they upgraded them back in the 2000's, with today's technology and improvements they 'll still be sitting ducks.Get rid of them and just keep one or two for airshows.
@jorgepeters7474 Phantoms Forever 👻 Hellenic Phantom Fleet 2027 or beyond, Turkish Phantom Fleet 2030s. They still useful and a fantastic aircraft, legend 💪💪
I saw a Phantom flying for the first time at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo absolutely loved it.
Awesome brooo is really a lovely aircraft
I Love those F-4E Phantoms
Thanks broo
Me too
And the F14 of course
The Tomcat is My Fav Aircraft of all times @@KO-zh4yq
The F4 is a beautiful brute. Long may a role be found for those remaining.
They do have alot of upgrades
Well in reality only the frame is an F-4E internally it's a completely different aircraft as all Greek F4s have been upgraded by the German DASA and have received: the Hughes APG-65GY radar (the same one fitted on the F-18C/D), the Honeywell H-764G navigation system combining LINS & GPS, NAVCOM AN/APN-232 CARA radar altimeter and Elbit Modular Multi-Role Computer (MMRC). The cockpit has been enhanced with Elbit MFDs, new DTS & the imaging system V-80AB-F. The upgraded Greek F4 is capable of carrying the AIM-120, AGM-65G, AGM-130, and various targeting pods
Interesting information thanks for watching and shared the info
Well you mean the avionic is different. When referring to "internally" there is much more than just avionic, like the whole stucture and fligh system etc.
In Arkudi about 10-12 yrs ago to meet my wife’s family and I spent quite a bit of time on the beach watching F-4s flying around high above… was pretty cool
Made my old Phantom driver's heart go pitterpat!
Thanks for watching it was surreal
Spook lives !!
Former F-4E structural tecnician.
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Grazie! PHANTOM FOREVER ❤
Yes
Phantom Phorever ❤🤙🤙
Thanks for watching broo
@@Epicaviation47 you know 🤙
Beautiful capturing ❤
Thanks 👍
*Beautiful👻 Great Catch*
Thanks for the support
Awesome 🤩
Thank you for your big support
50 years in service, still great!! Super 👍🏻 ❤🍀✌🏻🫡🫡🫡
Indeed
Try 60!!
That was awesome dude 👏
Thanks brooo it was a unique experience
Phantastic
Thanks broooo
Great catch 🔥
Thanks brooo
Great looking aircraft
Sexy plane
It's gonna be a sad day when F-4's don't fly anymore. S Korean air force is retiring them in June!! This is some of the best Phantom footage I've ever seen!! Kudos 👍
Thanks I really appreciate it 🙏
@@Epicaviation47 your welcome
coolest fighter EVER !!
Agreed
power grace & beauty
Thanks hope you enjoy the video
Thing is so bad ass looking
Agreed thanks for watching
As old as this airplane is, it’s still faster than most modern Gen 4 fighters, except for the F-15.
yes specially the famous f35 lightning 11 only mach 1.6, f18 hornet mach1.8 same as the rafale
Tremendo video mano
Gracias broo
Great vid.
Thanks for watching
Awesome dude!!!
Thanks I really appreciate it 🙃
I was in the Navy going to A school in Millington in 77’ where we used A4 for training AE 77’-81’
Epic bad-assery powered by twin J79's! #phantomsphorever #F4Phantom #MIGKILLER #f4phantomsociety
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@@Epicaviation47 By my screen name you can imagine I'll watch anything with an F4 in it!
What's the leakage from the wing? At 7:17 and takeoff too? The Phantom is a beauty but my knowledge is sorely lacking about them...
Looked like excess fuel discharging via the fuel dump. The main wing section, not including the outer folding wing section, is an integral fuel tank. These Phantoms were flying with all 3 external drop tanks, yet no ordinance, which seems odd. Looks like they were either on a long practice flight, or just burning through a lot of fuel.
@@trespire Correct. Also, pressurization of external (i.e. "drop" fuel tanks) at liftoff causes a momentarily visible puff of fuel vapor.
@@bearowen5480 They used to fuel them up at night when cool. Then the heat of the day would cause the fuel to expand and come out the vents. They had hoses and drums sometimes to catch the overflow which was not reusuable and people with oil furnaces would take it home to add to their tanks.
That is correct it was hot too
Fuel vents
Sempre um belo caça.
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it still looks futuristic
Indeed
What are the protrusions on the upper chins of the air intakes.....is that an RWR upgrade?
Probably a upgrade
Yes, it is called D.I.A.S
338SQN 💪💪
Yes sr
I never realized that the E model lowers both ailerons as peed brakes once the nose wheels touches down 😅
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Today in 2023 there's no mission that the Phantom is BEST at. There's always a better choice for any mission from an efficiency perspective. But we keep Phantoms flying because, simply.....WE LOVE THEM. There are still some Air Forces in the world that find ways to justify keeping them flying and it's probably more of an emotional decision than a practical one. But I'm glad for it. Because Phantoms are AWESOME. There's no other fighter, ever, that has a more intimidating, "I was made to kill and destroy enemies" look about it.
Thanks for watching
When are the F-4 Phantoms being withdrawn ? Is it next year ? Will there be any air shows and displays marking the event ?
Turkish Phantom Fleet 2030s, Hellenic Phantom Fleet 2027 or longer possibly. Phantoms Forever 👻
درود بر کهنه سربازان آسمان فانتومهای دوست داشتنی
Ok
Not sure how these compete these days but bet there are lots of spare parts in Arizona and better flying than setting at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
Agreed 👍 thanks for watching
Πω πω πω πω απο τα ομορφότερα αεροπλάνα
Ok
There will never again be another plane that flew with as many nation's armed services, in as many different roles, as the Phantom.
Never
Does the Greek airforce actually use the arrestor hook of the F-4?
Is functional but nope they don't
The arrestor hook on land based Phantoms will be used in a runway over run emergency situation. Near the end of the runway there is an arrestor cable, and as a last means of stopping also a special net.
As the Phantom was originally designed for carrier operation, it's arrestor hook and landing gear are beefed up for slamming into ships at sea, so it's no problem if the hook is used.
The arm of the arrestor hook is a heavy titanium structure.
All land-based operators of F-4s in the case of landing with one or more blown tires used an approach-end hook to cable arrestment to prevent a long rollout without proper tire/wheels. Successful approach-end arrestments will typically stop a Phantom in about 1,500 feet of rollout upon engagement.
Beautiful like a classic muscle car
please post anything you have of 68-402
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ใครยกให้กองทัพอากาศฟิลิปปินส์เข้มขึ้นมา
Πότε είναι η λήψη;;
Ok
Жалко этих старых истребителей и не опытных "нежных" летчиков, которые будут убиты при встрече с Су-30.
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La coda inclinarla al mo.ento del decollo facilità alzamento
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Qandoariva a 350 norAri Zionare coda x alzarsi più veloce
Me auta tha mporousame na dialisoume tous tourkous to '74 stin Kypro, alla distixos oi totes armodioi den to apofasisan.
แต่มันไม่มีระบบเติมน้ำมันแค่นั้น
Poor greek taxpayers...
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The best plane the bests pilots Greece airforce
Yes
Anzi a 350 km.h x dare spinta più favorevole
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Se la coda xdare alzata più veloce conviene dare sbalzo con 230 km h così va meglio esere veloce s forza meno aereo
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