F-4G Phantom II | 35th TFW

F-4G 69-7263
35th TFW (Provisional)
561st Tactical Fighter Squadron
Sheikh Isa, Bahrain
February 1991

The 35th TFW deployed from George AFB, CA, in early August 1990, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The F-4G weasel force was extremely effective knocking out Iraqi radar and SAM sites throughout the war. This particular F-4G served as the 35th TFW flagship before and after the war, but was toned down prior to departing George AFB with the removal of all color from the jet's markings. Wing and squadron badges were removed prior to leaving the United States. The TAC badge and white drop shadows on the WW tailcodes were removed once the war began.