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Life on a RAF Germany Phantom squadron

With the Cold War in full flow, West Germany’s position on the front line demanded an allied presence. Former RAF Phantom pilot Al Munro gives a taste of his Battle Flight years

Historic Aviation Quiz: US Navy Phantom Edition

With January 12 marking the 51st anniversary of a United States Navy (USN) F-4 Phantom claiming the 197th and final US air-to-air ‘kill’ of the Vietnam War, we dedicate this week’s quiz to McDonnell Douglas’ ‘Double Ugly’ in USN service...

Unleashing the DCS: F-4E Phantom II

Heatblur Simulations has announced the DCS: F-4E Phantom II is now available in Early Access.

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​DC Designs’ F-4 Phantom review

DC Designs has developed several military aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, AV-8B Harrier II and the F-15 Eagle. In this review, we take the latest aircraft to exit its hangar for a spin, the mighty F-4 Phantom.

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How effective was the Phantom in the skies of Vietnam?

Ghosts of the east: The Phantom found itself facing stiff opposition in the skies above Vietnam. Confusion over ‘kill’ claims continues to fog the picture of just how effective US air operations were in the war. Christopher Miskimon details the combats and sheds light on the bigger picture…

‘Black Bunny’ arrives in California!

The famous ‘black jet’ arrived at its new home on July 28…

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Iran shows off airpower in ‘Devotees of Velayat’s Territory’ exercise

After a two-year break, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) held its latest ‘Devotees of Velayat’s Territory’ exercise in Isfahan at the end of July

F-4 Phantom takes flight in MSFS

DC Designs has announced the F-4E, F-4J and FGR2 F4 Phantom for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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From Phantoms to Fulcrums: Iran parades its airpower on Army Day

Held on April 17 or 18, Iran’s Army Day Parades have always provided the best opportunity for analysts to evaluate the readiness of the Iranian Air Force. Babak Taghvaee provides an insight to the event held since 1979

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British Phantom Heritage Centre starts to take shape

The British Phantom Aviation Group passed two milestones at its new Cotswold Airport home in Gloucestershire shortly before Easter