Night of the Weasels – First in, Last Out—Phantoms Over Baghdad
The F-4G Phantom II was assigned to the USAF 561st Fighter Squadron, the Black Knights, while stationed with the 57th Wing at Nellis AFB, Nevada. At the outset of the first Gulf War, 561st FS Phantoms were deployed to Sheikh Isa Air Base, Bahrain as part of the 35th Wing (provisional). (Photo by Rick Llinares) Opposite page: This aircraft became part of the 35th Fighter Wing (Provisional) coming from the 81st TFS at Spangdahlem, Germany....
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