| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 68-0337 |
| Other Marks: | HO |
| 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): | 3381 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLSV IATA: LSV Local: LSV Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard Plomitzer |
| Photo ID: | 620972 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1972, Captain Steve Ritchie shot down 5 Mig 21s to become the only USAF pilot ace of the Vietnam War. This was one of two F-4Es (68-0531 the other), specially painted in Vietnam era markings, at the USAF 50th anniversary Airshow at Nellis AFB in April 1997. Please note the five red stars on the intake, representing the 5 air to air kills by Steve Ritchie. This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 November 2023, and has since been viewed 389 times. |