Last US Navy F-4 Phantom II Flight
Front View of QF-4N 153030 at NAS Pt. Mugu August 12, 2004 about two weeks before it's last flight. BillSpidle QF-4N 153030 entered the history books in an unusual way on August 25, 2004. "Droopy" flew from NAS Pt. Mugu to NAS North Island for the final US Navy Phantom flight. Bloodhound 145 sitting quietly in the California sun. BillSpidle The story of the final flight started on April 20, 2002 when QF-4S 155749 crashed killing Cmdr Michael Norman and Capt Andrew Muhs during a NAS Pt. Mugu airshow. After the accident investigation it was decided to retire the remaining QF-4N/S aircraft from use, thus ending 45+ years of service. The remaining QF-4N/S aircraft were delivered to target ranges and a few went to museums. QF-4N 153030 Bloodhound 145 of VX-30. BillSpidle Shot of the J-79 afterburner on 153030. BillSpidle View showing the fins on the center line external fuel tank. BillSpidle Shot of the tail markings on Droopy. BillSpidle
