F-4 Phantom : Guardian of the Free World

The Phantom II was developed as a long-range all-weather fighter for the US Navy and first flew as long ago as 27 May 1958. However, the US Air Force quickly realized that the Navy had an aircraft that could fly faster, further, and carry a larger weapon load than any tactical aeroplane in the USAF inventory.

Over the next decade, several Phantom variants appeared for the Air Force, and also for the Marine Corps. This book pays tribute to the Phantom's long and distinguished service with air forces all over the world.