Registration / Serial:153025
Military Code:NL-102
Other Marks:3025
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1534
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-51
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1971
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:292864Submit Correction
View count: 472
In 1971, when this photo was taken, VF-51 transitioned from the F-8 Crusader to the F-4B. Immediately after, it was deployed to the USS Coral Sea of North Vietnam. This aircraft was shot down by a MiG-21 over North Vietnam on 27 April 1972.
Registration / Serial:153025
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1534
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1971
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:153025
Military Code:NL-102
Other Marks:3025
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1534
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-51
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1971
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact
Photo ID:292864Submit Correction
View count: 472
In 1971, when this photo was taken, VF-51 transitioned from the F-8 Crusader to the F-4B. Immediately after, it was deployed to the USS Coral Sea of North Vietnam. This aircraft was shot down by a MiG-21 over North Vietnam on 27 April 1972.
Registration / Serial:153025
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1534
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1971
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren CollectionContact