One of the two WTD61 Phantom's present at Wittmund. This one (37+15, cn4385) is carrying the MSSP Sensor Pod (designed to evaluate missile sensor technology) under its left wing.
This F-4F Phantom II (37+15, cn4385), from WTD61 at Manching, is seen returning to the ramp, after performing her "official" last phlight today (July 24th, 2013).
The two remaining F-4F Phantom II's - "37+15" & "38+13" from WTD61 - pass in close formation with gear and tailhook down, during the Phly-out ceremony at Manching.
TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE....
The "phinal" day came , when both WTD 61 F-4 Phantoms were officially decommissioned after 40 years in service within the German Air Force.
Seen here , during a "hose-down" by the Airport Fire Dept....
TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE....
The "phinal" day came , when both WTD 61 F-4 Phantoms were officially decommissioned after 40 years in service within the German Air Force.
Seen here taxiing side-by-side for the last time....