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