| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 72-0148 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF72-148 |
| Military Code: | BA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II |
| C/n (msn): | 4316 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 45 TRS / 67 TRW / TAC |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Austin - Bergstrom InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KBSM IATA: AUS Local: AUS Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 24 October 1975 |
| Photo by: | Paul Goddard |
| Photo ID: | 619190 |
| Photo Comment |
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On 30 January 1978 this aircraft was observed to be on fire as it took off from Bergstrom AFB, TX. The crew reported a fire warning light and began dumping fuel. Fire lights on both engines and un-commanded pitch transients were reported. Another RF-4C joined up to provide chase and confirmed the aircraft was on fire. The crew safely ejected 13 minutes after take-off and the aircraft came down 4 miles NNE of Lockhart, TX. This photo is copyright © Paul Goddard, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 November 2023, and has since been viewed 557 times. |