THE LEGENDARY F-4 PHANTOMS FLYING LOW IN THE GREEK MACH LOOP - 4K

My dad was an F-4 pilot, serving in Viet Nam in 1968. I miss him dearly.

My Dad was the head metalsmith foreman at North Island NAS (where the Top Gun Maverick movie was recently filmed) up until 1975 when he retired, and was responsible for the repair and maintenance of F-4 Phantoms for the Navy during the Vietnam war. His primary function was to estimate what it would cost to rebuild the jets that had crashed, if it was worth it to repair, and to direct their repairs. He knew every inch of those wonderful aircraft! Also maintained Blue Angels' jets when they used F-4s and would work directly with McDonnell Douglas engineers in St. Louis to effect repairs when defects were found with the internal structures like metal fatigue. As you can see, I am very proud of my father's contributions to the longevity of these birds!

Amazing
Thanks so much

smoke show - fantastic! 👍

I can remember sitting on my surfboard waiting on a wave in Jacksonville Beach Florida in the 60’s when and F4 flying out of Mayport Navy base would fly over you breaking the sound barrier and scaring the crap out of you about 200 feet over your head. Ah those were great times. Absolutely a beautiful aircraft especially with USA emblems in Red, White and Blue.

Old and out dated

🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

I recognise this place 👀

I grew up in a town of north western Greece, close to Aktion airbase. Can't remember how many hundreds of times as a kid I stopped what I was doing and run to the windows to watch the phantoms pass after hearing their amazong engines sound.... We are grateful to phantoms and their pilots for what they offered for more than half a century ☺️💪🇬🇷💪🇬🇷☺️

00p000

Where is this

Μπράβο σου. 🛩️. και .. ευχαριστώ.

Dafydd, just out of interest mate, what's your favourite peice of kit to film for say looks or sound ?

👍

Will the low-altitude flight training be announced in advance? I really want to go and see it.🥰

F-4 Phantom, the jet of Vietnam.

I wonder of you would plan some trip with your followers and spotter😊maybe It could be an opportunity to share some great experience as this one in the video!!as always great job!!

Jaw dropping

Still one fast jet even compared to today's jets.

The only knock I have on f force close those pratt whitney Turbojets Put out so Much black smoke Radar.
Wasn't really necessary to spot The bird

WOW!! I do miss these awesome planes at the Airshows, great footage thanks for sharing.👏👏👏

❤

EPIC!!!!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Awesome and at low level the best of the brick

🇬🇷🇬🇷

As normal excellent pics

Ahh the smokin thunder hog!

Αρε Ελλάδα, όλοι οι ''πολιτικοί'' σε πούλησαν. Όμως ΑΚΟΜΑ ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙΣ.

I remember watching those F4s taking off for intercept missions 20 years ago. Back then, they were used in the fighter role from 339 fighter squadron. Best time of my life, being part of the Hellenic airforce.

Στο φαράγγι του Βουραϊκού ….Τρομεροι…

Greek living on Anglesey watching this Dafydd! Bora da!

Θειο δωρΤο

Nothing sounds like a Phantom

Those exhaust trails are unmistakable

The great F4 still chugging along. Very nice.

F-4J radar tech.
We did the FIRST cruise on the brand new USS Nimitz.
Look up VMFA-333
after that cruise, the F-14 replaced everything
That's 48 years ago, folks
and the Greeks are STILL rocking the Phantom!!
respect

Awesome✈️👍

Fantom - the only plane that you can see the smoke before you see the plane...:)

That first Rhino was really smoking. Normally I would say get that bird in the hush house and put a good trim on the j-79, but considering the age, they are like an old auto engine, no matter how you tune them, they're just gonna smoke because they are worn out. Love to see and hear them, won't be able to for much longer!

I gotta say that today, The Saint Louis Ghosts were the lowest, fastest and smoothest through the ditch! A big heavy bird, seriously boosted hydraulic flight controls, analog stab aug hooked directly to the jockey's hands are truly amazing!

Rafales tip to tip and inverted is some hairy shxt!

Excellent photos and videos, thanks.

That's why I like flying with Greek airlines - many pilots were trained with the air force. I've also watched dog fights with the Turkish Nato brothers over the Aegean and would be delighted if these provocations became obsolete at some point. Stick together!

Where is this? That spot is amazing. Are 600mm enough?

Bİ YERDEN HATIRLIYOM BEN BUNLARI AMA NEYSE..

Was in the Navy 1968-72, including service off the coast of Vietnam, where we followed aircraft carriers. Saw lots of F-4s.

En iyiler savaşta belli olur..