Historical Events tagged with "f4phantom"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Military & Warfare

Iranian Jets Investigate UFO Over Tehran

September 19th, 1976 48 years ago

Two F-4 Phantom II jets from the Imperial Iranian Air Force took flight to investigate a reported unidentified flying object detected over Tehran. Pilots were reported to have experienced unusual radar activity, and the jets were tasked to intercept and identify the mysterious object observed in the night sky. This incident attracted significant attention both locally and internationally due to the high-stakes nature of military aviation and its connection to the unexplained phenomena.

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Military & Warfare

First Flight of the F-4 Phantom II

May 27th, 1958 66 years ago

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II made its inaugural flight in 1958 at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation's facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The F-4 was a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber. It was designed to carry out both air superiority and ground attack missions. The flight lasted about 40 minutes, showcasing the aircraft's advanced capabilities and performance. Pilots from McDonnell led the project demonstrating the aircraft's potential, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in military aviation.

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