This newly revised and expanded edition is the complete story of the world's best-loved and greatest fighter, ever-the F-4 Phantom. Tasked with a host of different missions, the Phantom served many countries and took part in conflicts stretching from the Vietnam War through the Gulf War. This book's authoritative text provides the reader with in-depth analysis of this important cold war warrior. It is packed with two-page color artworks, cutaways, technical drawings and a staggering array of photos. Every variant, every operator and every weapon carried by the Phantom are described.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Excellent, but not perfect:
This book is cyclopaedia of Phantom. It includes many many information of Phantom, for example, proto type, in combat, service, variation, weapon, equipment, and so on. And many picture, mostly of color. It uses drawing to introduce difference of per Phantom variation. This is very useful to modeler. It attach a production list of Phantom. I cannot use words to praise it. But why I just give it four star? Because if it could supply per Phantom's final result, and air to air combat record, and then it is a... more info
Good, but not THAT good...:
Based on the reviews, it would be easy to think this book is the ultimate in Phantom literature in one volume. Having just bought the expanded edition, here is a reality check. On the plus side: Kieth Fretwell's artwork. He was simply the best. The chapter on weapons will satisfy all ordnance freaks. Some of the photos are expertly reproduced. Lots of in - flight photography. On the minus side: The Singapore - based printer attempted to cut costs by cutting quality: the paper easily... more info
The definitive F-4 Phantom II book...bar none!:
If there is a better book about the F-4 Phantom II, I'd like to see it!
I have been a long time fan of the F-4. Spirit In The Skies is the book I have been looking/ waiting for. I just received my copy yesterday (found and bought right here from Amazon.com) and I can't believe how great this book is. It covers every conceivable aspect of the venerable F-4, including but not limited to, variants, weapons, users, production summary by block numbers, as well as tons of combat related stories and... more info
The best on the F-4 Phantom yet!:
Excellent database on the F-4. This book is by far the best on the Phantom, with excellent images and an indepth study of the aircraft from its inception to its retirement. Jon Lake takes us on a detailed tour of the venerable F-4 describing all the squadrons and air wings it served with, plus all foreign operators of the Phantom with detailed descriptions on the modifications and improvements. All variants of the F-4 are thoroughly discussed and any reader would no doubt become fully acquainted with the... more info
