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A new twist on "executive jet" - F4 Phantom up for sale: https://silodrome.com/mcdonnell-f4h-1f-phantom-ii/

The proof that if you give something enough power it can fly. Double Ugly was one hell of an aircraft. You could radio for ground support and in they came, dropping their loads and providing suppression fire driving the NVA back. They were also fast FACs (forward air control) and used for wild weasel operations, not something that extended your life for very long.

Probably the most versatile combat jet ever deployed. As far as ordnance, if it could be hung, stuck on or modified to fit, the Lead Sled could deliver it.

Was my favorite fighter growing up. Then the F-16 took to the air. That screaming single engine gives me major wood.

But nothing can ever compare the the beast that the F-4 was and is. As Koi said, proof that given enough power, you can make anything fly. Didn't realize the top speed and altitude it had attained. DAMN!

Even with Value Pays, it's W A Y outta my price range. Beautiful tho.

Saw this F4 in 2016 at the Reno Air Races. Sadly, this was one of it's last flights before it was turned into a drone for target practice.

Just awesome - and great friggin' pics!

Way back in the early 1980's I was a weapons loader on A7D Corsairs-NO REALLY I was.

We were in the middle of a major ORI (operational readiness inspection) which meant for us loading 500 lb bombs under battle conditions and an F4 buzzed us on the flight line at about 200 feet. Even with ear protection it was an awesome sight and sound to behold.