The Phantom Story [Paperback]

Anthony M Thornborough (Author), Peter Davies (Author)

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Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; New edition edition (5 Oct 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 030435712X
ISBN-13: 978-0304357123
Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.6 x 2 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 936,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This is a history of the F-4; the twin crew, twin engine McDonnell Douglas F-4 missile-armed fighter plane. The plane was intended to be just a US-Naval fighter, but it proved its worth in other roles, achieving remarkable performance and service across the board. The Phantom served in the Vietnam War and was admired by a number of overseas powers, including Britain, Germany and Japan. A few of the aircrafts built between 1858 and 1981 are still operational today. The book covers naval and land-based variants, development prototypes, modifications and service histories of the Phantom.

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The softback represents an updated edition...
...of the highly successful hardback which preceded it by eighteen months. My co-author Peter E Davies and I did manage to cram in some new goodies of particular interest to RAF fans and US squadron researchers. A labour of love that embroiled this author in nine months' full-time research - apologies to my wife and daughter! Anthony M Thornborough. e-mail antoine1@dircon.co.uk --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Amazon.com: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on the greatest plane ever., 11 July 2001

By Scott Swindle - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Phantom Story (Paperback)

Okay, so I'm biased. I used to love to look at these big, ugly, loud beasts as they tore into the sky using nothing but sheer power. 5000 of them were built over the years, and a design that originated in the 1950s is still being used as a front-line fighter in some countries. This book is exhaustively detailed and packed full of photos, covering all aspects of the Phantoms illustrious career. I do not have the updated edition, but the one I have is very detailed, so I have no fears that the new edition can only include more detail.

(MALS-41, supporting VMFA-112 F-4S Phantoms, USMC 1988-1992)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read BUT No Colour Pictures!!, 4 Feb 2002

By paul_cheng "K.F." - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Phantom Story (Paperback)

This a good and comprehensive study of the greatest fighter jets of all time. It covers every detail from the birth of this jet to the end of its production. The only complaint I have on this book is the lack of colour pictures and the not so good quality b/w pictures. I hope this can be revised in future editions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about a great plane, 15 Jan 2011

By Bill - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Phantom Story (Paperback)

For those of us fortunate enough to have flown this aircraft, this is a great book about the planes story. Great pictures and history.

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