The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. During the Vietnam War the F-4E was credited with 21 MiG victories and 17 of these were by the 469th TFS. In Vietnam F-4E 67-0288 "Arkansas Traveler II" became his personal aircraft and was adorned with the same 8 victory markings and nose art of a hillbilly riding a bomb that were on his P-47. The Commander of the 388th TFW, 13th Air Force was Colonel Paul Douglas who was a WWII P-47 ace with 8 victories flying the "Arkansas Traveler". In November 1968 the F-4E made its first appearance in the Vietnam War when it joined the 469th TFS in Korat Thailand. USAF 388th TFW, #67-0288 "Arkansas Traveler II", Paul Douglas, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1970 McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Diecast Model Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1907
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We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Hobby Master HA1907 - F-4 Phantom II Diecast Model, #67-0288 "Arkansas Traveler II", Paul Douglas
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