INCREDIBLE LOW FLYING DISPLAY OF F-4 PHANTOMS AT TURKEY'S MACH LOOP

[@danielvandersall6756]

Man, that flag paint job... They should put that on all their planes.

[@alitunctas2310]

Bu 50 yıl özel boyandı uçakları renkli boyamayız 😊

[@danielvandersall6756]

@@alitunctas2310 I'm sure... But still love that look. Nice.

[@MetaliCanuck]

@@danielvandersall6756 So would the enemy lol

[@beratkemal7547]

o sadece türklere özel

[@alitunctas2310]

😊 her birim kendine özel logosu vardır kaplan Kartal atmaca şahinler gibi düşün o logo kullanılır ❤​@@danielvandersall6756

[@thatpointinlife]

Wow! The pilot in the Turkish flag livery plane... What a Mad Lad!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it. 👍

[@mehmetersatdogan3925]

The pilot in the Turkish flag is base commander and his RİO is Air Force Commander

[@ulibli136]

hes a 4 star general. Commander of the Airforce . 63 years old Pilot ). Generation of 60's are really BADASS🦅🦅🦅

[@joncox9719]

Great to see no SMOKE trail on these updated engines! Turkey has kept these magnificant aircraft updated and still a force to be reconed with! Great job Turkish Military! My utmost respect for your men and women supporting these aircraft! 👍👍

[@marcusott2973]

Rolls Royce Engines if I'm not mistaken.

[@DorukcanKeskin]

You are right they are well maintained and also renovated at 2002 by Israel.

[@demirdemir2227]

Thank you ❤🇹🇷

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@DorukcanKeskin Did they check for Pager's when they got them back? ;)

[@DorukcanKeskin]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes :) maybe they should check them now. After that renovation lots of accident happened due of engine and navigation errors. More than 20 turkish pilots death. Who knows maybe...

[@marcinb2083]

"It's not the plane, it's the pilot." - Rooster Meticulously maintained jets, well-trained crews who know how to show off within the training mission parameters for some free PR. Those birds may be old, but that does not mean they are obsolete. Polonya'dan Türkiye'ye selamlar! And big thanks to the guys who share their hobby with us via the YT. Spectacular photography.

[@warsawiconic]

Salute brother!

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Not obsolete? That's precisely the point: they're lovely to watch, but let's be honest, shall we? Beauties they may be, but Phantoms are laughably, pathetically obsolete in modern warfare.

[@ApollonDriver]

They are obsolete trust me

[@DafyddPhillips]

@@marcinb2083 thanks Marcin, appreciate the info.

That's not giving credit where credit is due. "It's the man, not the machine" - Gen. Chuck Yeager.

[@gloriousmka9818]

Just Wow. Impressive show from the Turks. They took great care of the planes. 50 years. Fascinating. These are real smokeless phantoms. Greetings from NL. Thanks dude. The best I've watched.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching Appreciate 👍

[@Enolizm]

In Turkey, the government and Ataturkist soldiers cannot get along. The government does not produce these, our Turkish military produces them. Governments around the world are useless!!!!

[@007supertime]

❤Turks keep all their military equipment tip top shape , if the parts not available they make one better than the original, once Turks figure out the Engine issue l believe they will produce superb fighters , KAAN is just a start , they built the biggest carbon composite material factory in Anlara in Akinci base, it’s the biggest in Europe and the biggest wind tunnel , same location as well as the research and development, engineering complex . Give them 10 Yrs they will have Raptor 22 in their hands .

[@sonofsanchez]

What an incredible display of skill and technology! A heartfelt thank you to the McDonnell Douglas for this incredible bird, the brave Turkish Air Forces who is operating these for 50 years, the talented pilots, and the diligent maintenance crew who make this possible. And, of course, eternal gratitude to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whose vision continues to inspire us.

[@rasitbarut912]

🎈🇹🇷👏👏👍👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@erdalbitik66]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@erdalbitik66]

Yakında KAAN I İZLEYECEGİZ.

[@1vatanevladi]

Ne ataturku mk hala yatip kalkip ataturk diyorsunuz ulan

[@alpersaygin]

❤❤❤

[@lonelywolf1480]

These F4 Phantoms are one of the best looking fighters ever. The one which the Turkish flag painted on it looks especially beautiful. And what a great photography, very impressive indeed!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching Appreciated 👍

[@Nail8838]

Bonbers

[@NeutronStar-r7r]

Thank you Turkey for keeping the Phantom alive. Truely a machine of beauty and legend.

[@pablomarco5118]

May the God bless Turkish Army

[@tayfun7074]

Amin.

[@Golgeadam.]

Türk kendini korur.

[@ezhereyn1]

AMİN...

[@barsseven4272]

@@Golgeadam.Allah sana nie battı islamsız tengrici

[@Osimen-p6q]

​@@Golgeadam. Pehh Allah yardım etmesin görürüm türkü.. Allah'ın gazabına kimse karşı koyamaz gördüm depremleri ne çabuk unuttun ?

[@aaronbugaiski2487]

The Turkish markings are cool. Just came back from there there looks like they are flying in Türkiye too. Awesome country to visit

[@DafyddPhillips]

It was stunning countryside Thanks for watching

[@Enolizm]

In Turkey, the government and Ataturkist soldiers cannot get along. The government does not produce these, our Turkish military produces them. Governments around the world are useless!!!!

[@zeynepcicek1214]

Türk teknikerler ve mühendisler işinin ehli, 50 yaşında uçaklar hala çok bakımlı, yeni gibi. Orada olup bunu yakından görmeyi çok isterdim. Paylaşım için teşekkürler, harika çekimler.❤

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks

[@afafaad9206]

Çok usta teknisyenlerimiz var

[@yunusaycoban7900]

evet haklısın 🇹🇷❤️​@@afafaad9206

[@satoshinakamoto-zi3fd]

50 yıldır bu uçağı tamir ediyoruz ama bir uçağımız yok, baksan AK TROLLer f35 'e rakip ucak yaptık diyor ama gidip abd'den f16 dileniyor, ama bunun ne demek oldugunu anlamayan SIĞIRLAR'a ne anlatabilirsin ki...

[@StudioBerlin1]

Die Aufnahmen sind absolut faszinierend und fesselnd. Was für ein einmaliges Erlebnis muss es sein, dass live zu erleben. Danke an die türkischen Piloten ❤️🇹🇷❤️

[@DafyddPhillips]

It was incredible To see in person. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Enolizm]

In Turkey, the government and Ataturkist soldiers cannot get along. The government does not produce these, our Turkish military produces them. Governments around the world are useless!!!!

[@SedatKPunkt]

*Die Phantom is' ja auch Deutsche Ingenieurskunst*

[@lotnylotny671]

Turkish Phantoms are probably the most beautiful machines in NATO. Beautiful plane, beautiful colors. The legend is still alive. Who's from DCS World, thumbs up 😁

[@sonergulal2005]

They are very good maintained. Turkey has invested to be able to completely maintain and overhaul these jets without the need from outside. As cold war was hot in the 1980's these jets were very very useful in Turkish hands.Their nick name is 'Baba' meaning father.

[@Nenet-rj9yr]

But the head of NATO so called ally has been helping all the enemies of Türkiye..in syria...iraq...

[@riky979]

Turkish pilots are the best, craziest and bravest pilots in the world. If they had a typhoon or rafale jet, be sure they would dance the tango in the air. Because Turkish pilots are heroes who truly do justice to the machine, my bro.

[@AlperTunga1907]

Bla bla bla ! I read this shitty statement from more then 40 country ! Bırak seni baskalari övsün artistlik yapacagim diye ezikligin alemi yok ! 13 yasinda okul tartismasinda gibisiniz mk

[@turko4ever7252]

We have F16 vipers who are better then Rafael’s or typhoons

[@trshbgg]

least braindead turk

[@ΓιώργοςΜαυροειδής-ο8κ]

😅 Best solo amateurs of NATO alliance Avoiding confrontation with Zeus thunder 😅 Turkey avoiding participation on each executive red flags Nevada Alaska Iniohos Best solo amateurs looking for 📸 flash 😊

[@ΓιώργοςΜαυροειδής-ο8κ]

​@@turko4ever7252😂 You are dreaming F-16 Block 70/79 Viper venom snake

[@a.sinantuzun353]

Incredible. Nothing compares a J79 sound. TeşekkürlerTurkish Airforce and diolch yn fawr iawn Dafydd 🙂

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching. Diolch 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jettechdonatkins]

Seeing Phantoms flying never gets old.These Turkish F-4s are great to see in their Mach Loop.Thank you for tis video Dafydd

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. Many thanks 👍

[@hope5947]

I was born and raised in the city where you shot this video.. actually I grew up with Phantom sounds :) thank you very much for sharing such a quality video.. With love from Eskişehir ❤

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching. We enjoyed our stay in your city. 🇹🇷👍

[@emmetjames3]

I grew up in the city where they were made and broke the sound barrier almost every day. Didn't know at the time but one of my uncles headed the McDonald Douglas test pilot section and explained that he never flew again because he lost too many of his boys during the testing shakeouts

[@Murat.012]

Me too mate, sound of Phantom's jet engines cut our conversations lots of time in Eskişehir but it worths.

[@dorettaparker5251]

The sound is amazing ❤

[@Murat.012]

@@dorettaparker5251 Exactly, especially during the low pass jet's intake sound.. Simply amazing.

[@Asmaltay24]

Gerçekten hayranlıkla izledik bu görüntüleri. Ülkemize geldiğiniz için teşekkürler

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching, it was a real pleasure ✈️🇹🇷✈️🇹🇷 Teşekkürler

[@Ding4Dong]

Stunning.. still a thing of beauty 50 years later. Thank you so much, amazing footage. 2m 37s... wow.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching Appreciate

[@IsaYldrm]

3.07 😂😂😂

[@mmillidere]

Very beautiful high quality footage, Turkish flag painting striking, flight show is excellent, thank you ...

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Appreciate you watching 👍

[@klassyedward9718]

What a thrill, love the F-4. My Dad was an engine mechanic on the J-79 engines. Always a hoot to see them and hear them fly.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you watching. Respect to your dad also 👍

[@davidbertram880]

Absolutely incredible ! The Phabulous F4 Phantom still Rockin & Roling ! Well done Turkish Airforce. Thanks Dafydd for sharing with us.😊😊

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it David and thanks for watching 👍

[@oldgoat142]

Magnificent! Simply magnificent! These jets are obviously very well maintained and cared for, and their aircrews also very well trained. You can see the pride! Watching them tear through the loop made my heart go pitter-pat! The paint jobs on those Turkish flag jets was very impressive. I have no doubt that crew in the black was having a really good time, especially that real close pass! Looked like you guys could just jump into the jet! All those crews were having a ball, and I was having a ball watching this. Looked like a beautiful day for some Mach Loop watching. Thank you for posting.

[@DafyddPhillips]

this kind of event rarely happens so it was very special to be there. The Turkish airforce looked after us well. Thanks for watching.

[@ulibli136]

The Pilot in that Turkish flag Paint Jop is a 4 star general, Commander of the airforce, 63 years old Pilot...))) Sure hes having Fun)

[@oldgoat142]

@@ulibli136 If that's the case, he did some very impressive flying.

[@byronharano2391]

Wonderful paint scheme on the Turkish F4 Phantom 👻

[@DafyddPhillips]

Indeed Thanks for watching

[@scottgorman7166]

Hey scratch my belly will ya! Beautiful job! I even ducked over here in Arizona.....what a thrill to see that bus flying so gracefully and no smoke trails. I love aircraft!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it Scott and you didn’t jump too high ✈️💨🤠

[@alitunctas2310]

😊😊 mayıs ayında görsel sow oluyor nato tatbikatı fotoğraf ci olan herkes katılıyor 😊😊 asker yemeği bedava 😊

[@CanVeyn]

Turkish Air Force really love their F-4’s and keep maintaining them awesome video 👍🏼

[@DafyddPhillips]

They certainly do, thanks for watching

[@hasanhakangenc]

Not only love, due to powerty and technological compulsion...

[@berkayberano9922]

⁠@@hasanhakangencne saçmalıyorsun maL… öncelikle powerty değil POVERTY o ve fakirlik olsa 100 tane sipariş veripte bize vermedikleri F-35 i tanesi 120 milyon dollar dan nasıl alabilecektik acaba? Ve ayrıca milyar dolarları savunma sanaayinin göz bebeği 5+ nesil KAAN savaş uçağına nasıl yatırım yapabilirdi devlet? Enflasyon yani halka yansıyan bölümü GDP per capita ile devletin sermayesi ayrıdır. Ona bakacak olursan hindistanın %80 fakirlik sınırı altında yaşıyor ama devleti dünyanın en zengin 4-5 ülkesi. Sen git sütünü içve yat uyu mk

[@Emir69er]

@@hasanhakangencpoverty? Id call the Turkish army anything but poor…

[@Calyxrm]

⁠@@hasanhakangencI’d rather recognize the poverty on the spelling.

[@thoughtful_criticiser]

One of my favourite aircraft of all time. It's nearly 40 years since I was in one at USAF Alconbury and 30 years since they were retired by the USAF.

[@ahmetvuralaydn5484]

Türkiye de bir uçağın emekli olması için düşmesi gerek..

[@cevat3306]

​@@ahmetvuralaydn5484f35 leri alabilsek emekli olcaklardı

[@ericsd55]

*phavourite

[@metehan133]

Uçakların boyası gerçekten hoş olmuş. Bence Türk yıldızlarına verilecek olan Hürjet uçaklarında bu boya denenmeli.

[@stephenchapis268]

Phantastic video!! When they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the F-16 in 2037, I’ll be there!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Stephen. Appreciate you watching

[@ahmetmakul2341]

Inşa allah brother ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alfredodorado2821]

50 anniversary of F16 is 2024 its, a 1974 design😅you have not to wait...

[@DafyddPhillips]

@@alfredodorado2821 I did three airshows in America this year and never saw it 🙄🤠

[@alfredodorado2821]

@@DafyddPhillips 1974-2024=50 years, its mathematic, 2037?,why?.

[@annebynon]

Wowsers! That display livery with the matt black is fantastic. The low pass over the water, the fish are probably still staring at each other in shock 😂 F4 turns 50, doesn't seem that long ago. I suddenly feel extra old, hehe. Thanks for brilliant vid.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Fried the fish! 🤠 Thanks for watching Anne

[@machendave]

I have watched an A10 leaving a wake on Loch Ness years ago.

[@roblockhart6104]

Of all your YT clips posted, this one is perhaps my all-time fav! Beautifully edited, incredibly shot poetry in motion from every angle -- overall just a wonderful homage paid to such a legendary aircraft. And that one F-4 with the all black paint scheme (and Turkish flag decorated across its back) was soooo wickedly cool! Talk about gawk factor. Stood out like a 'Star Wars' TIE fighter about to put down the resistance, sans Vaders theme music. Out did yourself. Great job!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Rob, appreciate your kind words

[@Allirys]

Phanton forever. 💙 The mos beutiful plane ever. Thanks Turkye. Thanks photographers.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching.

[@TShawn64]

Awesome, beautiful, timeless aircraft. Shows with some TLC these planes can fly forever... Best wishes for Turkiye from 🇵🇰

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching.

[@DragovianMythiX]

Thank you brother/sister. Pakistan Zindabad!

[@zaferzafer2711]

bu uçağı yapan mühendislerden halen yaşayan varsa muhtemelen mutluluktan ağlamıştır

[@onurvnm35]

I've been following for a long time, i'm happy to see our phantoms in channel. Stuning like always. Greetings from Turkey.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you very much!

[@LastNeandartel]

Hayalet mezarından çıkıp gelmiş❤ Emeği geçen pilot ve teknikerlere teşekkürler, muhteşem gösteriydi❤

[@thumper7047]

I always love the way the F4 Phantom looked. Super bedaze. It was in it's time. I know by todays standards it's not much but still has the aggressive looks. Love the paint "Phantom Forever"

[@ilkerelma2094]

Not forever. its "phorever" :))

[@robboylen3754]

These are upgraded F4"s. Still a force to reackon with. As good or almost as good as the F15.

[@shanksponies]

Thank you for posting - well, the 'Felon' might have stunned people last week but what unbeatable nostalgia to see the Phantom still flying - and what a paint scheme 🇹🇷❤️

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 👍

[@tholmes2169]

Wonderful that Turkey has kept these F4s so well maintained. Beautiful aircraft.

[@idic9919]

I can see myself coming back to this video many times. My favourite aircraft of all time! You guys were so lucky to be able to see this. Thank you for posting!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for taking the time to watch it Appreciate

[@ahmetkilickaya7421]

Abonesi olduğum kanalı,ülkemizde görmekten mutlu oldum.F-4 efsanesi devam ediyor.Türk Hava Kuvvetlerine, bu kadar bakımlı bir F-4 leri bizlere gōsteriği için teşekkür edereiz..Dafydd muhteşem çekimler için sizlerede teşekkür ederiz.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching my videos 😎👍

[@DraxTheDestroyer]

I'm surprised it still runs like it does. I really got a give it to the technicians and the engineers keeping them running after all these years! The 50th anniversary paint job is beautiful!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@TorukonoSamurai]

About twenty years ago, when two of them legends passed over my city, they broke the sound barrier and the whole city resonated like an explosion. Everyone thought that bombs or gas tanks had fallen from airplanes. All the car alarms went off from the pressure, all the doors and windows shook and some of them opened. Since the sound was at the top, everyone thought it was coming from the other side of the city. It's so great and it's hard not to be a fan of The Phantom Terminators. Thanks for sharing and nice video !!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Bet the sound was awesome 💥 Thanks for watching

[@MeppyMan]

1:16 pucker factor turning into the terrain! Amazing video. ❤

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@karmabomberger4410]

My father was an aircraft mechanic in the Navy near the end of WWII so naturally we built nearly every model we could of WWII aircraft, ships, and tanks. The Phantom was the only jet I thought was badass enough to hang with the Mustangs and Thunderbolts! I still do!

[@GetOutsideYourself]

2:37 holy smokes!

[@KONAMAN100]

Jesus, I replayed that bit at least 10x

[@JoeOvercoat]

That even made the photogs duck (see footage later in the video).

[@DafyddPhillips]

All part of the fun! Thanks all. ✈️💨🤠

[@bronzechnl]

that part was incredible!

[@ntdfmaverick]

Icon status shot among F-4 videos out there!

[@paulnewton737]

Absolutely stupendous footage, the F-4 is one of my all-time favourites, great to see them in such a spectacular setting. Thanks very much Dafydd!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching Paul. Appreciate 👍

[@DelDredd]

Still looks mean and badass, nice to see some still in use. Was a Phantom Phixer in 80's RAF, FGR2's and F4J's, always remember one of our pilots at the simulated Air Combat range in Deci Sardinia, went up against 5 F15's, he got 4 before they got him, old age and experience did for them.

[@Neutercane]

Love the paint scheme on the black and red Phantom. Well done!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching.

[@anka9263]

Harika çekim, Türk Hava Kuvvetleri

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching 🇹🇷✈️👍

[@chaspfrank]

If ever there was a bucket list shoot, this is it!!! By far my favorite aircraft of all time. Spectacular flights and equally spectacular images!!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching

[@stain65]

Dafydd, I am glad I met you and your pals at Istanbul airport yesterday. I enjoy your videos and the stills of the painted F4 are stunning.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Was good to meet you also. Thank you ! 👍

[@hasanduygan6967]

Thank u sharing awesome moments with us. Big thanks for TurAF and their pilots, support-tech. crews who prepare this unique event. its pleasure to see these reputable, famous (BABA-the father) F-4's in flying condition, very much appreciated.

[@DafyddPhillips]

I’m happy you enjoyed it Thanks for watching 👍

[@dgax65]

What an incredible demonstration. You are a lucky man to be able to see and photograph those awesome planes flying in such a fantastic setting. The last time I saw an operational US Phantom, it was an F-4G Wild Weasel at the Edwards AFB airshow shortly after the 1st Gulf War. I saw the last remaining QF-4 in US service flying at an airshow over a decade ago. It's gone now. It was one sexy jet.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you taking time to watch and sharing your memory. Thank you ! 👍

[@MR_SAYIN]

Approximately 15 years ago, I flew 1500 hours with the plane you took the photos of. I would like to thank you for taking such beautiful shots.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Wow, thank you! Hope you had fun in her, looks like some great low flying areas out in the hills there. Teşekkürler 🇹🇷✈️🇹🇷✈️👍

[@onderonder6842]

çok güzelsiniz çocuklar,,,, gurur duydum,,, tüm pilot ve teknisyenlerimizden,,,, emeğinize gönlünüze sağlık

[@nicholasswift2480]

Absolutely amazing footage! best phantom footage ever! WOW... just WOW!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Nicholas 👍

[@mavi_izmir]

it's amazing, both the images are very beautiful, the painting is very beautiful, and the plane is very beautiful, the flights are all beautiful, what more...? Thank's Dafydd

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you watching

[@fikrettaka3380]

Bir Türk olarak gurur duydum. Bu uçakları üretenlerden daha iyi uçurmak tabiki savaş sanatının ustalarına yakışır. Thank you Dafydd Philips

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed the video Teşekkürler

[@spencerhughes2255]

Spectacular footage Daf!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Cheers Spencer.

[@BE.]

02:37 *Surprise!* 😂 Thank you so much for the amazing photos and video. Those beautiful photos would make incredible posters and would look perfect on my room's walls!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you for your kind words and appreciate you watching the vids

[@Sonoma_Coast]

@@DafyddPhillips How close do you think that plane was to you?

[@DafyddPhillips]

@@Sonoma_Coast20metres or maybe slightly less ✈️💨👌

[@Sonoma_Coast]

@@DafyddPhillips That's Close!

[@Predator23rd]

F-4 is still a bad ass when it comes to looks. especially that matte black skin is awesome

[@ChroniquesMilitaires]

This sound... Wish I was there ! I never saw an F-4 in flight for the moment and I probably missed one of the best events before it's too late... Thanks for capturing it on video, ultra like from me !

[@trespire]

A Phantom flying in your general direction is a very imposing experience. No other jet has the same presence, not even the venerable Eagle.

[@boossersgarage3239]

wow, I'm stunned.... my dad worked at an AF base, I got to go to work with him some days. I rode in the back of the Follow Me truck with F4's following . Crazy memories being that close to these planes...

[@DafyddPhillips]

Bet they were great times. Thanks for watching 👍

[@canoaslan1011]

WOW the red flag with Ataturks eyes, looks insane, gives me shivers. And great work by the Photographers, that were able to snap those shots, even at their lowest speeds, with a zoom lens, for a regular person, it will be impossible to catch that shot to take the picture

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching 🇹🇷✈️👍

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

Pham Fest. Absolutely gorgeous catwalk for the best models ever. Those cockpit close- ups were like riding alongside.Rest of the pics phamtastic as usual.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it victor and Thanks As always 👍

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

​@@DafyddPhillipsI never get enough of Phamtastic Phantom stuff.

[@antronargaiv3283]

When I was in graduate school, I worked two summers at a DEC plant right next to what was then called Barnes Field, an Air National Guard base in Westfield, MA. At the time (1978) they flew the F-100, and we saw them frequently. One morning, I pulled into the parking lot for work, heard a couple of turbines whining and decided to hang around and see who took off. Two F-4s, in formation, with afterburners. I had my fingers in my ears and the noise was still loud. I was less than 300 yards from the end of the runway, and the noise got even louder when they banked away from me and I got the full force of the afterburners. Apparently, they had stopped for fuel or something, and decided they were a bit heavy. Still one of my most memorable free airshow experiences.

[@gurkanozmen5508]

Dear Dafydd Phillips. It is great to see you in our country. The shots you made are great. As a Turk, I watched it with great happiness and pride. We call them Father F4's. You have prepared a magnificent video with every moment. I am grateful for your effort. I wish you healthy days.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you very much! We had a great time in turkey 🇹🇷👍✈️ Teşekkürler

[@gokhanpalabiyik]

50 years old and still roaring! Thanks for the great shots!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching.

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Big D! Well those are some bad ass F4s! Amazing sound!

[@DafyddPhillips]

They didn’t hang around Stuart Thanks again ✈️👍

[@military101.]

Sometimes (not always), I'm glad you didn't give us the F-35s. :) Because the F-4s haven't retired yet, and hearing their sounds above my city during the day still makes me happy like a child 🤩

[@JoeOvercoat]

I grew up under Phantom flight ops out of Oceana Air Base in Virginia Beach, and one has to hear one in person to fully appreciate it. I was waxing nostalgic watching this video. p.s. The livery on these birds is great!

[@TuAFFalcon]

Im pretty sure the F4s are retired from active duty, last role was during the Recon F4 shot down in Syria. We purchased more F16s until Typhoon and Kaan. They might be listed as active but will never be used again unless WW3.

[@mehmetfatihozmisirci5893]

@@TuAFFalcon Nope, they're seriously still in active duty. Turkish Phantoms were upgraded for the bombing missions, they're already not for air superiorty. So, they're still a good choice for the heavy bombing missions and staying as a active asset. If I'm not wrong, they were used in Fırat Kalkanı or Zeytin Dalı operations, maybe in both. But I am sure that they were doing their duties at 2020 and 22.

[@palababayigit]

​@@TuAFFalconhocam aktif olarak kullanmasak bu denli modernizasyon ve bakım yapılırmıydı? Dürüst olalım halen iş görüyorlar bombardıman görevlerinde ve test uçağı olarakta kullanılıyorlar yerli mühimmatlar için.

[@ntdfmaverick]

That low pass was no joke! Had to watch that a few times. The second angle confirmed it was as intense as it looked! Awesome, thank you for sharing. That deserves a place on highlight reels!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll put it in my 2024 highlights video. Thanks for watching 👍

[@cg7025]

Thanks for sharing, love the F4 and this is some of the best footage ever.....how does that one look with the turkish flag? Unreal!!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you watching Many thanks !! 👍

[@cocodog85]

3.21 flying that low with his hands off the stick...WOW. definitely my favorite air show plane. those twin 79's are just awesome.

[@tomburnip7565]

Your videos are simply the best. That footage at 1:13 was incredible. Thanks as always for posting.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching Tom Much appreciated 👍

[@emretes]

Yeah, what a climb after a high G turn!

[@aulukut]

F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcats are the most beautiful ladies I have ever seen in my 48 years of breathing...

[@engineer_kimc]

위대한 팬텀 ! 나의 가슴 속에 영원히 !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching

[@jediTempleGuard]

Spectacular. One of the best vids I watched so far. Thanks for sharing.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@JaneGalvin]

Now that was Impressive. What a way to say Goodbye to the Old Girl.

[@kaanyagzer8536]

We call him Fatherhood, we also call all modern planes like F16's female, but Phantom has a different place.. he is FATHER. Because he is analog and to use him like this requires muscle power other than ability.

[@gokhansahin4394]

Pilotlarımız ve teknisyenlerimiz ve emeği gecen herkesle gurur duyuyorum iyiki varsınız

[@geniol28186]

Amo el F4 Phanton ❤ Gran video! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇹🇷👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching Gracias

[@dwinterx]

Amazing stuff, have always loved the Phantom!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching

[@1tonyboat]

Worked on them in the early70`s ,,54 sqd RAF Coningsby and loved every second .....

[@stephenbrown1077]

It's just marvellous to see these aircraft performing, with no sign of ageing. Great video. Thankyou.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen, thanks for watching.

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff D P, the F-4's just look like a bad ass fighter, you brought back some memories for me, I worked at George AFB from 1981-1986 and I think we had about 150 F-4's, a squadron of OV-10 FAC's and a couple of F 106's at the Alert squadron......thanks

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

That must have been incredible to experience the F-4s up close and personal. I'm in my mid-60s and have a Naval Air Station in my hometown of North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

[@mustafapls4756]

İstikbal Göklerdedir, Teşekkürler Türk Hava Kuvvetlerine

[@55Nurella55]

Ne hoş bir video bu böyle çok teşekkür ederim bayıldım. Hem pilotlarımız la gurur duydum hem görseller harika emeğinize sağlık güzel insan 🙏❤️🇹🇷

[@DafyddPhillips]

Teşekkürler ✈️🇹🇷

[@Mil_Aviation_by_Ralph]

What a great day! Great to meet you and even more that I am in your video. Thanks for sharing mate!! Greetings Ralph

[@DafyddPhillips]

Was a fun day Ralph ✈️🇹🇷 Catch up soon! 👍

[@turgaykaraderi9979]

Absolutely incredible ! Great Job THK.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks For watching 👍

[@ihatedill2447]

Beautiful country and their heroes ! Thank you for your sharing

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you too!

[@danomite8423]

Awesome! Fantastic video! This instantly became one of my favorites! Thank you for a job well done!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@St.Anger_34]

This paint... Omg, wonderful. Türkiye knows that bussines... My gratitudes and respects are for them.. ❤ And yeah, No Turkey anymore, it's TÜRKIYE since 2021... ❤🇹🇷

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching 🇹🇷👍

[@siliconfreak2883]

Dafydd, absolutely incredible shots and footage of the most beautiful fighter jet of all time. Nothing looks like a Rhino!! Beautiful scheme on the flag jet, well maintained and flown. Well done Turkiye!!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks For watching 👍

[@geznoonan]

Brilliant! Thank you for this video

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching

[@ozkancengiz80]

2:37 Truly breathtaking. Very well done on keeping all these machines so fresh and agile after 50 years. That's an achievement.

[@Krauser1226]

Always loved the Phantom as a kid. Just a beautiful aircraft. Awesome footage as always!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@orno6621]

amazing display show! The F4 stays a legendary aircraft..

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank for watching

[@dw3zero]

Thank you! Made my morning!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you too!

[@r1learner178]

That 50th Anniversary paint job looks stunning.

[@8888shooter]

👏👏👍...absolutely brilliant footage Dafydd!!👌...fantastic to see the Phantom still flying, looks & sounds amazing!!.. beautifully filmed as ever mate!!...and those stills are incredible!!!!👌👍👍📸... all the best. Cheers Paul 🍻👍😁

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Paul, we had fun there 🇹🇷✈️👌

[@UnrulyParsley]

incredible view, voice, photo and Of course Turkish PHANTOMS. thanks Dafydd Phillips...

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching