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KiwiZac:
--- Quote from: apophenia on April 16, 2012, 09:02:15 AM ---Why do MiG-21s look sooo right in SAAF colours?
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You read my mind. Now I have a reason to buy one. Or five.
I've also saved the first two Kiwi F-4Ks because Spey Phantoms + Kiwi roundels = 8)
GTX_Admin:
--- Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 27, 2011, 04:44:08 AM ---They keep coming...
FGR.2's over the Nam.
In June 1966, with the development of the new RR Spey engined F-4 Phantom FGR.Mk 2 under way for the RAF, the USAF made the decision to also purchase at least a squadron’s worth directly ‘off the drawing board’ . This decision was largely based on the supposedly greater performance that would be available with the new engine. On paper, using Speys looked like a great idea, as they were more powerful than the J79s fitted normally, and more fuel-efficient. In reality, these predicted benefits did not translate to real life, and in fact the F-4M (as they were designated in USAF service) were actually poorer performers than the standard J79 powered version. Never-the-less, a purchase is a purchase and the USAF now found themselves with a squadron of F-4Ms.
F-4M Phantom, 10th fighter Commando Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, 1967.
These were assigned to 10th Fighter Commando Squadron and sent to Vietnam for a full up combat evaluation. Though successful, the F-4M’s lower performance wasn’t generally liked by the USAF pilots and the aircraft were subsequently turned over to the air force of South Vietnam, which previously had only slow A-1 Skyraider and A-37 Dragonfly attack aircraft. With the step up in performance that this entailed, the South Vietnamese crew couldn’t have been happier.
F-4M Phantom, 1st Fighter Squadron, South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF), Bien Hoa Air Base, 1973. Seen here in an experimental camouflage scheme seen on several of the 1st's Phantoms.
Sadly, the South Vietnamese F-4Ms only operated for a few years before the country was eventually overrun by the North Vietnamese forces. Ironically, several of the aircraft were captured and used operationally by the NVAF, in particular against Khmer Rouge. In fact, even as late as 1995, it was reported that a few F-4Ms were still in use – they being eventually replaced by Su-27s.
North Vietnamese F-4M Phantom, seen here after being brought back to flying condition following the cannibalisation of several unserviceable VNAF Phantoms, 1976
NVAF F-4M Phantom, 1994, in standard air superiority scheme.
One further interesting twist to this story was the use of the F-4M by both the Polish and Soviet militaries. Several of the F-4Ms left-over post Vietnam War were apparently exported to Poland and Russia for advanced study of US aviation technology. It is reported that both of these countries operated at least one in flying condition – though there is speculation that this may have in fact been the same aircraft.
Polish F/A-4M Phantomski, used for ground attack mission testing, 1976.
Soviet F-4M Phantomski, used in the "Topgunski" role by a Top Secret test unit, 1977.
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Hmmm....
Supposedly F-4 Phantom II and a French Mirage III sit under cover behind a Russian Myasishchev M-4 heavy bomber in Russia. (source)
M.A.D:
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Supposedly F-4 Phantom II and a French Mirage III sit under cover behind a Russian Myasishchev M-4 heavy bomber in Russia. (source)
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Why not!
"Know yourself and know your enemy" ;)
Thank's for sharing Greg
M.A.D
ChernayaAkula:
It almost looks as if the Mirage had a Flogger-esque duckbill nose. Which could make an interesting what-if itself.Maybe something for the Pakistanis? They have a huge fleet of Mirage III/Vs with various local modifications.
M.A.D:
Richard/Gekko1, you ever thought of doing Douglas/McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk profiles??😯
M.A.D
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