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McDonnell RF-4B Phantom
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell RF-4B-25-MC Phantom 153099Y (msn 1391), of VMCJ-2 Playboys. Whilst flying with VMFP-3 153099 stalled and crashed on take-off from Tinker AFB, Oklahoma on 25 October 1976. Date: circa 1968
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1391 1968 1976 Corps Crashed Mcdonnell Oklahoma Phantom Take Off Tinker Whilst Stalled
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This photograph showcases a McDonnell RF-4B Phantom jet aircraft of the United States Marine Corps, specifically identified as VMCJ-2's Playboys unit with the serial number 153099Y (msn 1391). The image is believed to have been captured around 1968, predating the tragic incident that occurred on October 25, 1976. The RF-4B Phantom, a two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical reconnaissance aircraft, was a formidable asset for the US military during the Cold War era. With its advanced capabilities, it provided valuable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data to support military operations. In this photograph, the Phantom 153099Y appears pristine and ready for action, showcasing the sleek design and powerful presence of this iconic aircraft. The Marine Corps insignia and the Playboys unit emblem can be clearly seen on the fuselage, adding to the image's authenticity. Unfortunately, the history of this particular Phantom took a tragic turn on October 25, 1976, when it stalled and crashed during take-off from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma while assigned to VMFP-3. Despite the unfortunate ending, this photograph serves as a reminder of the important role the RF-4B Phantom played in the United States Marine Corps and the vital contributions it made to aeronautical flight and military aviation history.
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