The third production McDonnell F-4C Phantom II, F-4C-15-MC, 63-7410, during flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in the early 1960s. This is the original Air Force paint scheme for the Phantom. Note the FJ-410 “buzz number” on the side of the fuselage. The fighter is carrying two AGM12 Bullpup air-to-surface missiles. (U.S. Air Force)
Adapted from the U.S. Navy’s F-4H-1 to meet an urgent requirement in Southeast Asia, the Air Force F-4C fighter from McDonnell Douglas underwent testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., in the mid-1960s. (Courtesy photo)