The RF-4B in the Tactical Reconnaissance Role 1965 – 1990
Sized A4, hardcover, 208 pages, 272 photographs mainly in colour, 61 colour profiles, two four-view drawings, 34 unit insignia and patches, 7 maps and 27 drawings and exerpts from technical manuals, ENGLISH TEXT.
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 absolute must have for the PHANTOM-PHREAK!
- Autoren: Lee R. De Haven and Richard Rentrop
- ISBN: 978-3-935687-86-7
From the 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