Adopted by the Fingal,Upleger and Czapla Families

The F-4 was originally developed for the US Navy as a carrier-based all-weather interceptor. The F-4C is the first version developed for the US Air Force who used it as an all-weather multi-role fighter. This McDonnell Douglas built aircraft was flown by the 171st Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Selfridge from 1978 until it was replaced by the F-4D in 1986.

Wingspan: 38’ 11” Engine: J-79-15 (2)

Length: 58’ 3” Thrust: 17,000# ea

Height: 16’ 5” Speed: 1,500 mph

Weight: 58,000# 1st Flight: 1963