Aircraft Photo of 75-0635 / AF75-635 | McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #345717
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:75-0635
Alternate Serial:AF75-635
Military Code:GA
Other Marks:1GAFTS
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
C/n (msn):4960
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force / Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:20 TFTS
Location
City / Airport:Victorville - Southern California LogisticsMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KVCV   IATA: VCV   Local: VCV   Other: -
 
Photo Date:11 September 1987
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 345717
Photo Comment

In '71, the Luftwaffe chose the F-4F as a replacement for its F-104G. The F-4F was a stripped-down and cheaper version of the F-4E, and contained much components that were manufactured in Germany. As part of the purchase, an agreement was made between Germany and the USA to conduct basic F-4 transition/instructor training with the 20th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at George. The 20th also supported members of the German Air Force Training Squadron (GAFTS) under which military were assigned in the USA. Training at George ended on 5 Jun'92. This 635 was moved to i/a Fassberg in Feb'98

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