F-4C Phantom Vietnam War fighter aircraft
nellis air force base
Discription:
Actual mounted, full-size static aircraft.
Responcible Organization/Individual:
Nellis Air Force Base
Designed By:
U.S. Military
Address:
4700 Las Vegas Blvd. N, North Las Vegas, 89191-6600
GPS Coordinates:
Hours Available
Ceremonies: no
History:
The F-4C Phantom is a twin-engine, all-weather, tactical fighter-bomber. The aircraft can perform three tactical air roles — Air Superiority, Interdiction and Close Air Support. It performed all three of these roles in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. At Nellis AFB it was used for weapons training and testing. Nellis AFB is known as the “Home of the Warfighter … Fly, Fight, Win.” A member of the U.S. Air Combat Command, fighter aircraft of all types can be found there. Air Force training is conducted in conjunction with air and ground units of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and air forces from allied nations.