| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 153076 |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-4J Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 1567 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Houma - TerrebonneMap |
| Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHUM IATA: HUM Local: HUM Other: - |
| Event: | Houma Jaycee Airshow 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1969 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 439190 |
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1969 was the first year the Blue Angels performed with the F-4J. BuNo. 153076 managed to make it through all 5 of the Phantom II years, 1969-1973. It had various team assignments: #3 in 1969, #6 in 1970, #3 in 1971, #7 in 1972, and #6 in 1973. #7 is the team's Narrator a/c and also is the spare a/c in case one of the six show a/c have a mechanical issue. In the background is the Blue Angel's C-121J support aircraft. It was in use from 1968 through the end of 1970 when it was replaced by a C-130. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 February 2022, and has since been viewed 512 times. |