McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II 34TFS
by Arthur Eggers
Title
McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II 34TFS
Artist
Arthur Eggers
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Digital Art - Color Print
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The 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron was reactivated on May 2, 1966, and assigned to Pacific Air Forces. The squadron was part of the 41st Air Division at Yokota Air Base, Japan. One month later, the 34th deployed and was attached to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. The unit was equipped with the Republic F-105 Thunderchief and conducted combat operations until May 1969. While assigned at Korat, the squadron transitioned to the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II and continued combat operations in Southeast Asia. The Rams participated in Operation Prize Bull on September 21, 1971. This was the first time U.S. forces bombed North Vietnam using all-weather capability. The 34th TFS performed strike missions in support of a recovery operation for the SS Mayag�ez, a merchant freighter captured by Cambodian Khmer Rouge guerrillas in May 1975. On December 23, 1975, the 34th, as part of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, was relocated to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, still flying the F-4D Phantom II.
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