F-4 Phantom - Mojave, CA
Posted by: linkys
N 35° 02.707 W 118° 09.519
11S E 394326 N 3878659
F-4 Phantom at the entrance to Mojave Airport and Space Port.
Waymark Code: WMGXAG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2013
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This F-4 Phantom is one of two aircraft on display at the entrance to Mojave Airport and Space Port. The serial number and other markings on the aircraft have been painted over and the only lettering is "BAE Systems"
BAE Systems converts decommissioned F-4's into QF-4 drone aircraft for the U.S. Air Force at their facility at the airport. This aircraft was the Navy version, as it still has its tailhook. It is painted in the QF-4 colors.
An article on the conversion of the F-4's into QF-4's can be read here.