Air Warriors - Season 6 - Eps 3: F-4 Phantom
The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II – otherwise known as the Bent Wing Wonder, Old Smokey, Rhino, Elephant, Double Ugly, and other nicknames not fit for print – is arguably one of the finest combat fighters of the 20th Century. It was produced in larger numbers than any other Western fighter of the time, and served with the U.S. Air Force, the Navy, and Marine Corps, and with 11 other nations around the world. In this episode of AIR WARRIORS, we profile one of the most effective combat jets in US combat: the Phantom II.
About Air Warriors
Title: Air Warriors
First Air Date: 2014-11-09
Last Air Date: 2023-07-23
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.6/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 52
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Production Companies: Red Rock Films
Synopsis
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.
