This tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber became one of the Vietnam War's most recognizable and feared planes. The Phantom first entered service in 1961 with the Navy. After proving to be highly adaptable, it was also flown by the Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. Everyone wanted to fly this jet capable of Mach 2.2 speeds. During its four decades of active service in the United States' three air arms, the aircraft set 16