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U.S. AIR FORCE F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasle Large Back Patch by COMMANDO
The COMMANDO U.S. Air Force F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel Large Back Patch commemorates a specialised version of the famous Phantom II, developed to locate and suppress hostile radar and surface-to-air missile systems. The embroidered design is a tribute to one of the most distinctive aircraft and missions in U.S. Air Force history.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was originally developed for the U.S. Navy and entered service in 1961. Its performance and adaptability led to its adoption by the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps. The aircraft became one of the most widely used combat jets of its era, serving in roles that included interception, air superiority and ground attack.
The F-4G was developed specifically for the Wild Weasel mission, known as Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD). Rather than simply engaging other aircraft, Wild Weasel crews were tasked with finding and attacking enemy radar installations and missile systems that threatened friendly aircraft. The F-4G was created by modifying F-4E airframes, replacing the internal cannon with specialised electronic warfare equipment. It carried anti-radiation missiles, including the AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), designed to home in on hostile radar emissions.
The F-4G first flew in 1975 and entered operational service in the late 1970s. George Air Force Base in California became a major centre for Wild Weasel training, with the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing playing an important role in developing F-4G tactics and aircrew capability. During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, F-4G crews played a significant part in suppressing Iraqi air defences. The aircraft was retired from U.S. Air Force service in 1996, marking the end of the Phantom's Wild Weasel era.
Features
- Large embroidered F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel design
- Commemorates the U.S. Air Force's specialist radar suppression aircraft
- Recognises the Wild Weasel Suppression of Enemy Air Defences mission
- A tribute to the Phantom II's military aviation history
- Suitable for jackets, backpacks and military aviation collections
Specifications
Brand: COMMANDO
Product Code: BD0161
Patch Dimensions: 190 x 190 mm
GTIN: 9357994009795
This large F-4G Phantom II patch is an excellent addition to a military aviation collection, celebrating the aircraft and crews whose specialised mission helped protect strike aircraft from hostile air defence systems.
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