+Dave 2,322 Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123345044 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+warthog64 94 Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks for Sharing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+JonathanRL 974 Posted May 1, 2013 BAE Systems will convert the aircraft into a QRF-4C drone and eventually deliver the jet to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Waste of beauty. Let it go to Air shows! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thodouras95 25 Posted May 1, 2013 Goodbye, Phriend... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vavavava 10 Posted May 1, 2013 It is a real pitty to destroy such a beautiful bird...i understand that training is very important but killing it seems such a waste.....after all air force is like Cronos...eats its children Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,284 Posted May 1, 2013 At least the Phantoms get to go down swinging as FSATs. The Tomcats got shredded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+streakeagle 871 Posted May 1, 2013 Some of the QF-4s put up quite a fight. Some survive multiple missile hits and repair cycles before being written off and/or disintegrating. While I would rather see them distributed to museums to be appreciated, it is probably more fitting they go down flying in a blaze of glory while helping make sure the next generation does their job as well as possible. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted May 1, 2013 serving it's country for decades till the bitter end what a magnificent beast farewell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viggen 644 Posted May 5, 2013 Such a shame. Hopefully she'll put up a good fight so as to say "You're going to miss me when I'm gone." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
