Next in Aero Research's CD catalogue is this second CD on USAF Phantoms.  There are 161 images comprising 367 Megabytes of data. Each image is actually quite large so no worries about this CD becoming 'obsolete' when one upgrades to higher screen resolutions.

The full range of camouflage schemes and unit markings are present on this one and it is arranged by the wing to which the plane was assigned. There were some pretty interesting schemes that I'd not seen before and I consider myself to be a bit of a Phanatic when it comes to the F-4. Though there are a few images that are less than perfect in terms of quality, the huge majority are very nicely done. I also should note that each image has information in the header that runs across the top of the viewer that includes the unit, serial, place and date if all parameters are known.

The CD includes all the USAF variants: F-4C/D/E/G as well as RF-4Cs and QF-4s.  They are arranged according to the wing so it starts with the 3rd TFW and ends with a few anonymous aircraft. If you are a Phantom Phanatic or just want a CD with some great photos of the finest tactical jet ever built (some of which are air to air), then this is for you.

You can get more information by e-mailing AeroResearch@Charter.net as they have not yet established a web site. They are also able to accept all the major credit cards. Thanks to Aero Research for the review CD.

November 2007

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