Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom

Serial number 66-7626

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021

1. McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom Marker

Inscription. First flown in May 1958 the Phantom II originally was developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense. The U.S. Air Force's first version the F-4C made its first flight in May 1963 and production deliveries began six months later. Production ended in 1979 with over 5,000 being built. In its air-to-ground the F-4 could carry twice the load of the WWII B-17. Phantoms were flown by at least 11 other countries around the world and some still remain in front line service today.

Wingspan - 38 ft. 5 in.
Length - 62 ft. 10 in.
Height - 16 ft. 6 in.
Max. weight - 58,000 lbs.
Max. speed - 1459 M.P.H.
Service Ceiling - 59,400 ft.
Range - 538 miles
Crew - 2

The aircraft on display began service in 1967 serving in six states, as well as Korea, Germany and Thailand, before being transferred to the U.S.A.F. Museum in Dayton Ohio where it served as a "Gate Guard"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1958.

Location. 38° 40.36′ N, 87° 32.273′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It can be reached from South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Marker is on the grounds of Indiana Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 S 6th Street Rd, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region,

in Southern Indiana,

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: PZL TS-11 Iskra (within shouting distance of this marker); Sexton Mark II (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33A (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas A4D Skyhawk (within shouting distance of this marker); M-114 (within shouting distance of this marker); M3 Halftrack (within shouting distance of this marker); 2S1 Gvozdika (within shouting distance of this marker); M-8 Armored Car (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021

2. McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021

3. McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom Marker

Behind the marker is a dedication marker to to Robert V. Bierhaus.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.