Old Viper Tester Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Found these slides in the drawer of a vacant desk while doing a clear out at the 6512th Test Squadron at Edwards AFB in 1984. Obvious from the slide frames that these were processed at the base photo lab, but no other info with them. The jet is F-4E 67-0392 of the 33rd Tac Fighter Wing. The "ED" tail code on a 33TFW jet would indicate this is late '60s or early '70s. (The 6510th Test Wing adopted the "ED" tail code in 1982). It looks like it is an Integrated combat turn that is being evaluated, though there are two different store loadings shown here. It looks like Eglin AFB, consistent with the 33TFW. Maybe the jet was being borrowed by the 3246th Test Wing across the field from the 33TFW? USAF images. Loading 20mm training ammo. Love those stencils. Yes, '392 was a MiG Killer. GBU-8 HOBOS (Homing Bomb System) on the right wing, inert GBU-10 on the left. 12 x inert Mk82 on the centerline, AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile training rounds on the inboards. The fuel piping would indicate that this is taking place in a refueling hot pit. Thanks for looking, Sven 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Old Viper Tester said: . Love those stencils Who wouldn't, really? I don't suppose you have full size pics of this airframe, right? It would make an interesting modelling subject 😉 Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Top notch pics, really interesting to see these. The stbd side is particularly revealing, I noticed how those stencils are all over the place, not level with each other at all! And the weathering on the leading edges etc is great for references, equally the satin or even gloss radome in comparison to the camo. Great stuff, thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Great photos and as Parabat says lots for the modeller to ponder over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Viper Tester Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 hours ago, giemme said: I don't suppose you have full size pics of this airframe, right? 'fraud not. Not my pix and probably some time before I started shooting aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Nevertheless, these are great modeling reference photos for Phantom pfans! Thanks for sharing, Keith! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 A very simple web search reveals that 0392 was actually a double MiG- killer and is currently hanging out at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton, VA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, whiskey said: A very simple web search reveals that 0392 was actually a double MiG- killer and is currently hanging out at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton, VA. Thanks whiskey, I did find it - I was just hoping Sven had some pics of his own, knowing his ability Ciao Edited August 21, 2019 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 really interesting photos Sven. It's amazing what you find at the back of drawers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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