Victorville in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
F-4C Phantom II
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 27, 2024
1. F-4C Phantom II Marker
This McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II is a long-range supersonic jet interceptor aircraft/fighter-bomber, entered service in 1964. It had a top speed of over mach 2.2. It carried over 18,000 pounds of weapons. It served as the principal superior air fighter & has the distinction of being the last U.S. fighter to attain ace status in the 20th century. It remained in use by the U.S. in reconnaissance & Wild Weasel roles until 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 34° 34.988′ N, 117° 22.63′ W. Marker is in Victorville, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is at the intersection of Phantom West and Cargo Lane on Phantom West. Located at Southern California Logistics Airport. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18260 Phantom West, Victorville CA 92394, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Air Force Base (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mojave River Crossing (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lane's Crossing (approx. 2.4 miles away); Oro Grande Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Emma Jean's (approx. 3.9 miles away); John Mgrdichian Park (approx. 5.3 miles away);
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Regarding F-4C Phantom II. This F-4C, S/N 63-7519, was placed on display here in 1989, and restored in 2016.
George Air Force Base closed in 1992.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 27, 2024
2. F-4C Phantom II and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 27, 2024
3. F-4C Phantom II
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 27, 2024
4. Compass Compensator
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
