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Black and white photograph of a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on a steam catapult
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on a Steam Catapult
Black and white photograph of a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on a steam catapult
Black and white photograph of a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on a steam catapult

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II on a Steam Catapult

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
Date1957–61
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Robert Wayne Osburn and family. P2013.149.66
Object numberP2013.149.66
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Horizontal image of a prototype McDonnell Douglas XF4H-F, designation changed in 1962 to F-4A Phantom II, one of the first 45 built. Seen on a steam catapult. A blast shield is raised behind the aircraft and an aircraft bridle is on the front wheel. Steam is rising from the catapult track. The name, “Phantom II” is on the side of the plane and the aircraft is numbered, “6”. A mist or cloud surrounds the image making the plane and track the only things visible.
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