Post by Robert on Apr 30, 2014 19:20:36 GMT -7
The USAF borrowed two Naval F-4Bs, designating them F-110A "Spectre" in January 1962. Unlike the Navy's focus on interception, the USAF emphasized a fighter-bomber role. With McNamara's unification of designations on 18 September 1962, the Phantom became the F-4 with the naval version designated F-4B and USAF F-4C. The first air force Phantom flew on 27 May 1963, exceeding Mach 2 on its maiden flight.
