McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II at George Air Force Base, California: 1964-1992

This concise, illustrated history focuses on the McDonnell—Douglas F—4 Phantom II aircraft and units assigned to George AFB, California, from 1964–92. George’s association with the aircraft began with the arrival of the first F—4s in April 1964, and would last over twenty—eight years. The initial mission was to train F—4 aircrews, and from 1964 through 1973, the majority of these graduates went directly to Southeast Asia in support of the Vietnam War. As the need for newly trained aircrews ...