21dec2016: USAF F-4 Phantom retirement flights, videos......

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http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2016/details ... -date-set/

http://www.pprune.org/military-aviation ... light.html

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/201 ... _week.html

http://www.holloman.af.mil/Home/F-4FarewellEvent.aspx

The Retirement Ceremony and Final Flight of the last F-4 Phantom II aircraft in active duty Air Force inventory is scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Holloman AFB, NM.

A public event expo will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The full schedule of events is as follows:

8 a.m. – La Luz Gate* opens to attendees (attendees will be directed to designated parking areas and then bused to the event)
8 a.m. – Community expo open to include static aircraft such as the QF-4 and QF-16
10 a.m. – F-4 Phantom II takeoff and final flight (tentative)
11:30 a.m-12 p.m. – F-4 Phantom II retirement ceremony
1 p.m. – event conclusion

[Alpha Kilo One]

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[Stratofreighter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz2y9EjUEI

Holloman said farewell to a trusted airframe yesterday. The QF-4 Phantom II flew it's final flight here Dec. 21, 2016. Many previous pilots, maintainers, and F-4 enthusiasts came to send it off with a proper goodbye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUUu7PIgasY

F-4 Phantom: More than just an airplane

Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016 the QF-4 Phantom II retired from active duty.
Over the last 53 years the Phantom became one of the most beloved airframes in the Department of Defense.

While this aircraft was an inanimate object, it connected to thousands of people on an emotional level as it served as a symbol of hope and freedom during one of the most difficult times our country has faced.

Lt. Col. Ronald King, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron Detachment 2 Commander and the last active duty Airman to pilot the QF-4, describes his experience serving with the Phantom.