F-4 Phantom II

[Hair Warrior]

1959 McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II | Rare Vintage Aircraft

Explore the world's only privately owned flying 1959 McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II. This aircraft is currently under restoration.

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If we get 1,000 AW members to each chip in $1,000, we can make this happen…

 

[PhrogLoop]

I saw this jet when they started the restoration, and it’s come a loooooong way. That said, I’ll pass on the investment opportunity.

 

[HSMPBR]

“We’ve been trying to reach you about your jet’s extended warranty.”

 

[MIDNJAC]

$1000 check is in the mail tomorrow if you tell me I can fly it once

 

[hscs]

$1000 check is in the mail tomorrow if you tell me I can fly it once

May not last long. Listed as “capable of flight”. Not sure what that means.

 

[Uncle Fester]

May not last long. Listed as “capable of flight”. Not sure what that means.

Also listed “for sale As Is, Where Is,” so my guess is that it’s flightworthy but would need some significant work ($$$) to get wheels-up. And man I can’t even imagine the operating costs once you did. Damn but it’d be cool, though.

 

[jarhead]

Not interested in buying one but I did get to fight a pair of JASDF F-4s a decade ago (snapshot taken from helmet cam video) ...



S/F

 

[sevenhelmet]

Also listed “for sale As Is, Where Is,” so my guess is that it’s flightworthy but would need some significant work ($$$) to get wheels-up. And man I can’t even imagine the operating costs once you did. Damn but it’d be cool, though.

What makes you think it would be flightworthy?

 

[Mos]

May not last long. Listed as “capable of flight”. Not sure what that means.

Anything can fly at least once.

 

[Hair Warrior]

Martin-Baker seats apparently still work…

 

[Random8145]

Also listed “for sale As Is, Where Is,” so my guess is that it’s flightworthy but would need some significant work ($$$) to get wheels-up. And man I can’t even imagine the operating costs once you did. Damn but it’d be cool, though.

Says it still needs avionics and the engines are awaiting overhaul. Also says the ejection seats "will be hot."

 

[Random8145]

“We’ve been trying to reach you about your jet’s extended warranty.”

This reminds me of a guy on an exotic car forum I used to attend who purchased a really high-end sports car. He said in the owner's manual, page 1 congratulates you on owning the best track car in the world and page 2 warns taking on track can void the warranty.

 

[BarryD]