USMC PHANTOMS - 1965-1990 - The RF-4B in the Tactical Reconnaissance Role 1965 – 1990

Come i precedenti titoli della serie anche questo tratta con dovizia di particolari storico-tecnici la storia operativa dell’RF-4B Phanom II nel ruolo di ricognitore tattico con l’USMC. Ampia trattazione delle operazioni aeree durante la guerra nel Vietnam e abbondante materiale iconografico.

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Our latest title in our 'Ultimate F-4 Phantom II Collection' describes in detail the history of the RF-4B Phanom II in the Tactical Reconnaissance Role with the US Marine Corps. The authors cover the unit histories of all four Squadrons (VMCJ-1 to VMCJ-3 plus VMFP-3) as well as a complete account of air operations over Vietnam. As description of camouflage schemes used rounds-up this publication. This is an bsolute must have for the PHANTOM-PHREAK!

Contents:

    Dedication
    Table of Contents
    Foreword
    Acknowledgements

    Introduction
    RF-4B Development, Construction and Modification
    
    VMCJ-1 Squadron History
    ‘Golden Hawks/Cotton Pickers’ 

    VMCJ-2 Squadron History
    ‘Playboys’

    VMCJ-3 Squadron History
    ‘Ears and Eyes of the Corps’

    VMFP-3 Squadron History
    ‘The Eyes of the Corps’ 

    Appendices

    Appendix 1: VMFP-3 Camouflage & Markings
    Appendix 2: Creating a Display Phantom
    Appendix 3: USMC RF-4B Patches & Insignias 
    Appendix 4: Individual Aircraft Histories
    Appendix 5: Acronyms