Lightning Strikes Twice F-4B Phantom II (Pilot Signed)

L/E of 950 & 50 Artist Proofs
S/N by the Artist & 2(Two) Double MiG victory pilots
Image Size:19 1/2" X 28"

Plane Type: F-4B Phantom II

This scene is a close encounter between the phantom and one of the MiG 17's downed that day. Here, as the Phantom brakes, the MiG overshoots, making his fatal mistake. McKeown and Ensch downed 2 MiG 17's only minutes apart. Then Capt. Ron McKeown and R.I.O. Capt. Jack Ensch were flying the McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II, Bu No. 153020 Aircraft No. NF-100 on the day when the pair scored a double victory, downing two MiG 17's on 23 May 1972. Weapons that day consisted of four sidewinders and sparrows plus a center-line tank. Unfortunately this beautiful aircraft was lost the day Jack Ensch and his new pilot Mike Doyle were shot down. Ron McKeown had retired in early August 1972. Jack Ensch spent 8 months as a P.O. W. and was with the last group to be released from the Hanoi Hilton.

Personally autographed by the Artist and 2(Two) Double MiG victory pilots:
- LCDR Ron "Mugs" McKeown
- LT Jack Ensche of VF-161 off the USS Midway


PLANE JUNKIE - Lightning Strikes Twice F-4B Phantom II by Jerry Crandall (F-4B Phantom II)