Registration / Serial:150445
Alternate Serial:0445
Military Code:NF-203
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):231
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:344783Submit Correction
View count: 479
F-4N in tension moments before launch. Note that the F-4 used the bridle launch method, the bridle cables seen running from the shuttle behind the nose gear up to hooks located at both wing roots. The F-4 nose gear extends for catapult launches so the wing has more angle of attack. This lowers the takeoff speed thus allowing launches within the capabilities of the catapult. This F-4N is carrying two live AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. White object in lower left is a video camera recording the launch.
Registration / Serial:150445
Alternate Serial:0445
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):231
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150445
Alternate Serial:0445
Military Code:NF-203
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):231
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:344783Submit Correction
View count: 479
F-4N in tension moments before launch. Note that the F-4 used the bridle launch method, the bridle cables seen running from the shuttle behind the nose gear up to hooks located at both wing roots. The F-4 nose gear extends for catapult launches so the wing has more angle of attack. This lowers the takeoff speed thus allowing launches within the capabilities of the catapult. This F-4N is carrying two live AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. White object in lower left is a video camera recording the launch.
Registration / Serial:150445
Alternate Serial:0445
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):231
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact