F-4 Phantoms and SAMs in the Vietnam Air War

December 31, 2025 January 8, 2026 by Jason Michael in Flying Stories 1 min read

Vietnam Air War

Aviation history reveals remarkable human achievement and courage. Understanding the past illuminates aviation’s future.

F-4 Phantom jets during Vietnam War — Operation Rolling Thunder saw F-4 Phantoms face off against North Vietnamese SAMs in one of aviation’s most challenging air campaigns.

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Jason Michael

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Jason Michael is a Pacific Northwest gardening enthusiast and longtime homeowner in the Seattle area. He enjoys growing vegetables, cultivating native plants, and experimenting with sustainable gardening practices suited to the region's unique climate.

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