San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

F-4 Phantom II Fighter

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

1. F-4 Phantom II Fighter Marker

Inscription. The first jet to see extensive combat service with the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force was the F-4 Phantom II. Although it originally only carried missiles, the Phantom's overall performance enabled it to fly bombing missions, provide close support of troops on the ground, and even engage agile enemy MiGs over Vietnam. While the F-4 was eventually replaced by the larger F-14 Tomcat on other carriers, the last Phantoms continued operating on the USS Midway until 1987.

› Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
› Crew: Two
› Dimensions: Wingspan: 38 ft, 4 in
Length: 58 ft, 3 in
› Gross Weight: 54,600 lbs
› Powerplant: Two 17,000 lb static thrust General Electric 379 turbojets with afterburner
› Performance: Maximum Speed: Mach 2 (1,522 mph)
Range: 1,616 miles
Ceiling: 62,000 ft
› Armament: Mark 82 500 lb bombs
AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile
AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile

This aircraft is on loan from National Museum of Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida.

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historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 32° 42.825′ N, 117° 10.477′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Navy Pier west of North Harbor Drive. The aircraft and marker are on board the USS Midway Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and on the Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Air Combat Victory of Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Embracing Peace (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pearl Harbor Memorial (about 400 feet away); Clifton A.F. Sprague, Vice Admiral, USN

F-4 Phantom II Fighter and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

2. F-4 Phantom II Fighter and Marker

(about 400 feet away); A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military (about 400 feet away); United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial (about 500 feet away); Bridle-Arrest "Horns" (about 600 feet away); San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

F-4 Phantom II and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

3. F-4 Phantom II and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.