The Animal

L/E of 750
S/N by the Artist
Image Size: 34" x 20.5"
Paper Size: 38" x 25"

Plane Type: F-4E Phantom

Low and fast over the jungle of Vietnam, an animal appears from the smoke, destroying anything in its path. This "Animal" is 69-291, an F-4E Phantom from the 4th TFS, 366th TFW. Flying on the deck to avoid SAM Missiles and following his wingman down low on their bombing run, the pilot presses thru the smoke and debris from exploding bombs, while the RIO notices palm trees are exploding after being hit from the right wing. This brute of an aircraft however, can handle the punishment and is ready to dish out more.


PLANE JUNKIE - The Animal by John Doughty (F-4E Phantom)