The are two F-4S Phantoms on the SDACM aircraft roster.
This is an early photo of the first one, when it was
still stored in the yard during initial restoration. |
This is an ex-Midway aircraft.
The markings from its prior service still show through, despite the
green zinc chromate primer covering the sanded panel lines. |
In the hangar during the final stages of restoration
prior to receiving a new paint job. |
Being painted by NADEP personnel at the NASNI paint shop. |
These are some of the many new markings. |
Wearing its new paint job. This side was sponsored by Guy Freeborn,
who chose the markings of VF-142 aboard the USS Constellation. |
The other side is sponsored by Darrell Gary, who chose
the markings of VF-51 aboard the USS Coral Sea. |