South Korea plans to retire F-4 Phantom IIs in June

South Korea plans to retire F-4 Phantom IIs in June

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Four RoKAF Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-4Es conducted the fleet’s final flight on 9 May 2024. The aircraft were painted in the various colour schemes used by the type over the course of RoKAF service, including a discontinued jungle camouflage pattern and a light grey scheme. Two aircraft were painted in the RoKAF’s current dark grey colour scheme. (South Korean Ministry of National Defense)

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) is preparing to retire its Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-4E Phantom IIs in June 2024.

The fleet conducted final weapon launches and a cross-country flight as it prepares to wind down from service, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on 13 May. Four F-4E Phantom IIs took off from the RoKAF’s Suwon Air Base on 9 May for the commemorative flight, the MND added.

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