How he Navy's first missileer led the way.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II flew with the United States military from 1958 to 1998, before it was finally retired from frontline service, although Greece and Turkey continue to fly the F-4E ...
In December 1958, the U.S. Navy chose the F-4 Phantom over a Vought fighter that was faster, lighter, and cheaper — the ...