14 Sep 1970
The first five of 24 F-4E Phantom aircraft, arrived at RAAF Base Amberley to provide Australia with an interim strike capability pending delivery of F-111s that were on order but had been subjected to various delays. The supersonic F-4E provided a substantial leap in technology and capability compared to the superseded Canberra, and provided the RAAF with experience on the systems and maintenance of modern strike aircraft.
Related aircraft
- Phantom