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    Airframe Family: McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
    Latest Model:RF-4C-23-MC Phantom II
    Last Military Serial:64-1076 USAF
    Construction Number:1139
    Compressed ID:McDonnell RF-4C-23-MC sn 64-1076 US...
    Latest Owner or Location:179th TRS, 148th TRG, Minnesota ANG, Duluth IAP, MN

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a RF-4C-23-MC by at Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

    8 October 1965

    First flight.

    19 December 1965

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 64-1076.

    From 1967 to 1969

    To 10th TRW, RAF Alconbury, England.

    From 1970 to 1973

    Transferred to 32nd TRS, 10th TRW, RAF Alconbury, England.
    Operated with markings: AT

    1975

    Transferred to 10th TRW, RAF Alconbury, England.

    From By 1976 to May 1978

    Transferred to 179th TRS, 148th TRG, Minnesota ANG, Duluth IAP, MN.
    Operated with markings: MINNESOTA, 64 076, Yellow Tail Band

    February 1976


    Photographer: MG Wayne Gatlin via F-4 Phantom II Society

    June 1976


    Photographer: MG Wayne Gatlin via F-4 Phantom II Society

    Circa 1977


    Photographer: MNANG Museum
    Notes: Taken at Duluth IAP, Minnesota

    25 May 1978

    Destroyed in a crash.
    Crashed on approach to Duluth IAP, Minnesota, after colliding with another RF-4C. Both crew ejected safely.
    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     F-4 Phantom II Production and Operational Data by William R Peake
    Internet Sources
     United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
    Individual Contributors
     Max Sabin
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