We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand. Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand. Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
" .. smoke in the air !... smoke in the air ! " .. F-4 Phantom signature ... 😃😂😉😊... without joke , always a great pleasure to watch your amazing vidéos each time ... thanks , Elwyn !!! 👋👋👍👍👍👍 !!!!!
We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand. Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
Yeah Buddy - Phantom was my dream, Chief Designer in '54, when only 4. I was stuck w/tiny office next to meeting room @White House, for Top Secret review of everything Ruskie vs U.S. Plane Contractor's stuff, but Ike had snooped at my drawings, actually carryin' my stuff in for me. Ike didn't like Ruskie's designs, and our's he labeled WW2 Fuselages w/a jet engine or two slung under wings or awkardly stuffed on-board, making all designs look like what came out of South end of a Northbound Horse! I guess that meant he didn't like 'em! It was his home & all, but stepped in my mini-office, grabbed my Phantom's drawings, said, "I'll be bach", way before 'Arnold' thought of usin' that phrase. Ike challenged group, "To point out any Ruskie design superior to "his" Phantom plans, drawings, and Vicious Front View of a real Fighter/Bomber that was gonna eat 'em for lunch, after losin' their dog's fight...or if your company can otherwise best it, tell me how & why! Dad surprised when Ike dbl green-lighted, (BUILD IT) his newest invention, "The Phantom"!! When we hit the house, & "Miss Congeniality", done chewin' Dad out for being over hour late, he told her, "Honey, I've rented out that little spare bedroom, for $20 bucks a month, & our Son doesn't have to sleep in his hallway, anymore either! Oh, and Honey next trip to see Ole Ike, could you please send five dozen peanut butter cookies with me? Mom actually smiled sayin', "Like Son....Like Father, I guess, let me know and I'll have 'em ready!!" She never caught on, Dad's Old War Buddy was actually POTUS!! Child Labor Laws said, "No Hire", but I received an approved "Stipend" every month, better than twice what Dad earned, and when JFK took over in '61, I got a 50% raise, as still only 11! Then some ahole shot 'em, but The Phantom flew on!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
@@ElwynR If you live in Greece maybe the helenic air force will let you to take some shots of the phantoms near the base. Like the guy from japan, 1-300 in youtube.
@@SokratisFreeman that doesn't change the fact that our airforce is the best. I saw pilots avoiding dangerous situations which could lead to crash. Except if you are not talking about the airforce, the crashes were during old times, now they are rarely happening.
7 χρονών ήμουν το 1987 και ήταν το πρώτο μαχητικό αεροσκάφος που είδα . Πετούσε χαμηλά στα βουνά μας και μπορούσα να το δω ολοζώντανο παρέα με το πολύ καυσαέριο. Από τότε όταν τα βλέπω χαίρομαι που ακόμα πετάνε
@@MAN-DAF-KONΛίγο πιο πάνω,στο μεσαίο πόδι της Χαλκιδικής,ήμουν τότε κι εγώ...Πολεμικό Ναυτικό,αέρας και θάλασσα,ένα "εργοτάξιο" αποφασιστικότητας και μετέπειτα οργής...(για ευνόητους λόγους)..
I grew up in a German town with an airbase where Phantoms were stationed for a long time. Such a familiar sound & sight, almost a love, i guess! Thx so much Elwyn for these great clips, the overwhelming audio and the stunning pictures (crew and details on the planes alike). I keep on watching
Man the Mirage is one the most popular fighters of all time and used by many airforces around the world. The Mirage III was the 1st western European fighter to set the record for exceeding mach 2 in horizontal flight if I remember correctly. Delta wing goodness.
People think the Phantom is ugly….. I think it’s one of the most beautiful fighters ever produced. The upturned wing tips. The extended boom tail. The big canopy. The jet intake plates….. Just looks mean!!!🦾
We see mirage rafale and f16 we by the f4 phantoms in 70is as i see are steel the best and they protected Greek airspace for 50 years i love this aircraft
As part of those who can distinguish fuel, skydrol and deicing fluid by taste. Have had to defuel a bird an hour after refueling it. Worked 14 hour shift on a plane that isn't flying the next day and finally said: " oh yes, its suppose to look like that" Thanks for the recognition
Oh what I would've given to see F-4s flying through the Mach loop when Phantoms ruled the skies! This is one of my favorite jets and it must've been awesome to see these babies zip through the loop back in the day. Spectacular! Thank you very much for posting.
Excellent, plus the usual super still shots... lovely scenery. What a bonus to see the Phantoms (Joe Smoke) - still among my favorite earlier planes (2 x J79's power was it). That was a very worthwhile trip to Greece!! :)
The Greek RF-4Es were fitted with weapons and self-defense systems and were capable to operate from up to an altitude of 40,000 ft, depending on the mission. Their main role was reconnaissance before and after an air attack. They were based in Larissa, at 110 Combat Wing, and they used to operate from the 348 Squadron with call sign “Eyes”. Specifications: Crew: 2 Engine: 2 General Electric J-79-GE-15 turbojet engines with afterburners, thrust 17,900 lbs. Wing Span: 11.7 m Length: 19.1 m Maximum Speed: 2,370 km/h or 2.23 Mach Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft
Great vid! Nice to see the Phantoms. I remember seeing them do what looked like a mock attack on RAF Fylingdales on the North Yorkshire dales when I was a kid in 1975. Brought back memories :-)
Hi Elwyn, what an amazing job on this video as always mate!!👏!..absolutely beautiful!!.. and those stills are incredible!👌...Great to see the Phantom fighters with their distinctive black smoke trails!!😍....and love seeing the Mirage fighters, too!!!👌what fantastic scenery there!!!....cracking job pal!!!.. always enjoy watching your videos!! 👍📸😁..cheers Paul
@ElwynR cheers Elwyn , whilst you were enjoying the spectacular scenery, jets, and the sunshine🌞, I was busy working in the office looking out the window at the rain and wind!!😫😫......looking forward to seeing your next video soon mate!!👌👍📸😁
For a 70 year-old design, can't believe these workhorses are not only still flying but also seem to be coal-fired! F-4s still rock though, and in the hands of their Greek masters, being amongst the best combat pilots on the planet, can still be effective! Μπράβο λεβέντες!
Damn look at those majestic Americans classic birds hauling , those classic engines just burning away . Reminds me of being in the flight path of NAS Miramar before joining the greatest service in the world
My whole youth was watching F-4's and A-10's. I lived right outside Andrews AFB. Also remember when the F16's came on the scene at Andrews. Love the ole Smokers
Elwyn you've turned me back to kid, Phantoms and Mirages when planes were planes and looked the part. Top stuff, don't mind about the stills just good to see the smoke doing a flypast, magic❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍
Talk about low level ! Holy mackerel!!! Those Greeks sure got some big koghoness...and flying the F4 given the range of aircraft the Greek Souvlaki airforce seems to have must be like flying an antique. Excellent content tx.
Χωρις την υποτιμητικη μαλακια σου για σουβλακι αεροπορία δεν μπορουσες. Αφου σου αρεσουν τα αεροπλανα μαθε ποιοι πιλοτι πρωτευουν καθε φορά στις ασκησεις του ΝΑΤΟ
Ha, saw the Phantoms flying daily out of Andravida over the last few weeks. The one that constantly smokes is instantly recognisable. Man they are loud. Saw the Mirage 2000 over Elaphonisos as well.
Oh man I LOVE seeing F-4s still flying!!! Beautiful shots!!!
Thanks 😊 I'm still buzzing
Phantom Phorever!
Beautiful airplanes
F-4s are still on active duty in the Turkish Air Force. They serve as reconnaissance and bomber squadrons
We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand.
Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
Good to see the F-4 Phantoms still alive and well.😀❤👍
Phantoms are so old now that they started to puff black smokes like its turbo diesel
It's because Greece is poor......there are accidents....dead pilots ...young .....
Unfortunately they are going to be retired soon here in Greece 🇬🇷, the phantom base is actually about 15 miles from where i live ❤
Νot for long in the next month they will be retired
@@Akalipt0s phantom is faster from f35 and all new for this have this smoke
The Phantoms stole the show. Great video.
Too right 👌
We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand.
Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
@@Gyneco-Phobia I understand. Good stuff.
Amazing Greek pilots. Nice video
Thanks a lot! And yes they are 👌
Wow, Phantoms and Mirages, boy does that bring back memories of when I was a kid, watching the airshows at RAAF Fairbairn in the late 60's early 70's.
cool 👌 I love the Phantom's
A Phantom flew over my house last July in Attica , Greece !! I was quite suprised ! I didn't know they were flying any still in the world !
They are being taken out of service next year !
Both countries now bankrupt 😂
@@John-wd5cb we own Rafales and soon F-35's 🤣🤣😂
" .. smoke in the air !... smoke in the air ! " .. F-4 Phantom signature ... 😃😂😉😊... without joke , always a great pleasure to watch your amazing vidéos each time ... thanks , Elwyn !!! 👋👋👍👍👍👍 !!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! the pleasure is all mine thanks for watching 👌
The Nato diesel
Great video! Phantom still Drinking ,Smoking and they make a lot of noise!! Hellenic Phantom for ever!!
👌
We also upgraded their avionics and optics relatively recently, in 2000s. However, they'll be retired soon. Especially now that we've got Rafale and wait for our F35s as well. We can't have 5 types of aircrafts. It's little Greece we're talking about. Our F16s will remain the main workhorse. Greece was the first country to upgrade them in their latest version, block 70/72 with AESA radars, internally, which effectively makes them Gen 4,5. Every F16 flying anywhere in the world, the 30% is made in Greece. Additionally, our F35s will include the first major upgrade in 2028 when they'll start arriving due to high demand.
Our Rafale are in version F3R, it's the latest. Only the version F4 currently the French are testing. We might upgrade them or skip this one and wait for the version Rafale F5 or however they decide to name the next upgrade. Furthermore, we have the upgraded Mirage 2000-5 Mk2 and along with the 3+1 "Belharra" Frigates we bought from France and most probably 3+1 "GoWind" French Corvettes, their interoperability will be unmatched. Our French weapons are considered our wildcards since France doesn't sell to the Turks anything. The Greek Army is essentially half European, half American. I mentioned French Frigates and Corvettes, but our new Submarines are German. Our Apache and Kiowa Helicopters, our ATACMS, Patriot Batteries etc are American-made and many more.
Yeah Buddy - Phantom was my dream, Chief Designer in '54, when only 4. I was stuck w/tiny office next to meeting room @White House, for Top Secret review of everything Ruskie vs U.S. Plane Contractor's stuff, but Ike had snooped at my drawings, actually carryin' my stuff in for me. Ike didn't like Ruskie's designs, and our's he labeled WW2 Fuselages w/a jet engine or two slung under wings or awkardly stuffed on-board, making all designs look like what came out of South end of a Northbound Horse! I guess that meant he didn't like 'em! It was his home & all, but stepped in my mini-office, grabbed my Phantom's drawings, said, "I'll be bach", way before 'Arnold' thought of usin' that phrase. Ike challenged group, "To point out any Ruskie design superior to "his" Phantom plans, drawings, and Vicious Front View of a real Fighter/Bomber that was gonna eat 'em for lunch, after losin' their dog's fight...or if your company can otherwise best it, tell me how & why!
Dad surprised when Ike dbl green-lighted, (BUILD IT) his newest invention, "The Phantom"!! When we hit the house, & "Miss Congeniality", done chewin' Dad out for being over hour late, he told her, "Honey, I've rented out that little spare bedroom, for $20 bucks a month, & our Son doesn't have to sleep in his hallway, anymore either! Oh, and Honey next trip to see Ole Ike, could you please send five dozen peanut butter cookies with me? Mom actually smiled sayin', "Like Son....Like Father, I guess, let me know and I'll have 'em ready!!" She never caught on, Dad's Old War Buddy was actually POTUS!! Child Labor Laws said, "No Hire", but I received an approved "Stipend" every month, better than twice what Dad earned, and when JFK took over in '61, I got a 50% raise, as still only 11! Then some ahole shot 'em, but The Phantom flew on!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
One of the last places on earth one can watch phantoms flying ❤.
Thank G -d we have the Greek air force. Love the F-4.
Yes pretty cool 😎 👌
@@ElwynR If you live in Greece maybe the helenic air force will let you to take some shots of the phantoms near the base. Like the guy from japan, 1-300 in youtube.
@@Raanan_Kovesh 1-300 has those legendary Phantom videos. Phantom Phorever!
@@sensualeye Yes. He is the pionerr. Graet vid's
Not for much longer though, the F-4 is getting retired from service by the HAF.
Smoking in public spaces is still permitted in Greece I see. 😁
Thanks for sharing as always.
Ha yes anything goes here 🤣
Ole Smoky. Love 'em.
Watching F-16 flying like a predator...gives me goose pumps what a magnificent creation. Well captured too.
Many thanks 👌
One of the most beautiful planes ever made. Great capture
Couldn't agree more! 👌
And that is why im proud to be Greek! Our pilots have epic flying skills🇬🇷
Our Airforce is the best no matter what the others think🇬🇷❤🇬🇷🇬🇷
Πες τα χρυσόστομε!👍💪🙋♂
You have Phantoms 👌 love them
το χειρότερο δείκτη ατυχημάτων στο ΝΑΤΟ έχουμε
@@SokratisFreeman that doesn't change the fact that our airforce is the best. I saw pilots avoiding dangerous situations which could lead to crash. Except if you are not talking about the airforce, the crashes were during old times, now they are rarely happening.
Μην ξεχνάς ότι έχουμε και τον τουρκο απο δίπλα και με τις καθημερινές παραβιάσεις απο τους τουρκους λογικό είναι
Stunning scenery, stunning weather and stunning filming!! Thanks for these excellent views!!!!
Many thanks! 👍
7 χρονών ήμουν το 1987 και ήταν το πρώτο μαχητικό αεροσκάφος που είδα . Πετούσε χαμηλά στα βουνά μας και μπορούσα να το δω ολοζώντανο παρέα με το πολύ καυσαέριο. Από τότε όταν τα βλέπω χαίρομαι που ακόμα πετάνε
Cool 👌
Το 1987 υπηρετούσα την θητεία μου,στην Λήμνο, με την κρίση του ΣΙΣΜΙΚ. Κατι αντίστοιχο εζησα για 13 ημέρες. Απλά..τέλεια!!!
@@MAN-DAF-KONΛίγο πιο πάνω,στο μεσαίο πόδι της Χαλκιδικής,ήμουν τότε κι εγώ...Πολεμικό Ναυτικό,αέρας και θάλασσα,ένα "εργοτάξιο" αποφασιστικότητας και μετέπειτα οργής...(για ευνόητους λόγους)..
It is such a treat to see F-4 Phanton II's doing low level work up close and personal. Thanks! ☕
Couldn't agree more! 👌
I love seeing and hearing the Phantoms again. I watched Thunderbirds and Blue Angels fly them as a kid
love the (reduced) smoke trail of the Phantoms
I grew up in a German town with an airbase where Phantoms were stationed for a long time.
Such a familiar sound & sight, almost a love, i guess!
Thx so much Elwyn for these great clips, the overwhelming audio and the stunning pictures (crew and details on the planes alike).
I keep on watching
Thank you for your kind words 👌
Wildenrath?
Man the Mirage is one the most popular fighters of all time and used by many airforces around the world. The Mirage III was the 1st western European fighter to set the record for exceeding mach 2 in horizontal flight if I remember correctly. Delta wing goodness.
Cool 👌
The best pilots😎
Thank you for uploading ! Great video and photography as always! First time that I see HAF Mirage 2000 flying so low in this part of my country
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
My fav jet of all time, F-4 Phantom II! Grew up watching them every day flying from the 188th ANG. ❤❤
Cool 👌 that's why I'm here praying I'd see a Phanton! What a sight 👌
People think the Phantom is ugly….. I think it’s one of the most beautiful fighters ever produced. The upturned wing tips. The extended boom tail. The big canopy. The jet intake plates….. Just looks mean!!!🦾
It's the only reason we went to Greece 🇬🇷 👌
@@ElwynR Your awesome! Thank you!😊
F-4E ugly?!!! Best looking fighting aircraft design ever!
I’ve always said the F4 Phantom just looks like it wants to kill something, even sitting on the ramp.
Thanks for introducing me to the greek mach loop Elwyn! :). What a beautiful iconic machine, what a trip! All the best.
The best 👌 and probably never repeated
Καλωσόρισες στην Ελλάδα Elwyn. Εύχομαι καλήν διαμονήν και να έχεις ένα πλούσιο θέαμα με τα μαχητικά.
Thanks ☺️ stunning country Greece 🇬🇷 absolutely made up all ready 👌
Maybe the best shots of fighting jets I `ve ever seen !And what a scenery!Excellent work!!!
Thank you very much! 👌
We see mirage rafale and f16 we by the f4 phantoms in 70is as i see are steel the best and they protected Greek airspace for 50 years i love this aircraft
The F-4 Phantom - El Fantasmo , Phantazum , ""whistling death"" , the Combat Controllers BEST FRIEND -- just a few of our names for the "FOUR" !!!
spectacular planes
spectacular photography
spectacular scenery
I watched it a number of times ....
Many Thanks 👌
Thank you for making the trip!
Could not believe they are still flying! The mechanics must be working very hard.
You bet! ☺️ it's a great sight 👌
As part of those who can distinguish fuel, skydrol and deicing fluid by taste.
Have had to defuel a bird an hour after refueling it.
Worked 14 hour shift on a plane that isn't flying the next day
and finally said: " oh yes, its suppose to look like that"
Thanks for the recognition
Great work on the video and photos 👏fantastic to see the F4 Phantoms! Thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it👌
Great video of the F4s is incredible, such a roar of zoom. Thank you Elwyn Jeff in LA USA
Cheers Jeff 👌 totally unexpected
Thank you for sharing this.👍👍👍
My pleasure
Oh what I would've given to see F-4s flying through the Mach loop when Phantoms ruled the skies! This is one of my favorite jets and it must've been awesome to see these babies zip through the loop back in the day.
Spectacular! Thank you very much for posting.
The f4 phantom, the most beautiful machine man has created, imho ❤
@@hospitalller It is indeed a Phantastic machine.
Amazing footage and stills. Have loved the F4 PHANTOM since I was a kid in the seventies. I get very sentimental about them. Cheers 🍻🇭🇲
You and me both! Should have another video of the Phantoms very soon 👌
brilliant! HAF rules!
Greek pilots .oneof the best in the world
👌
Phabulous video and still photos! Thanks phor sharing Elwyn.
Glad you enjoyed it 👌
Phantom 😎👌 what a cool design👏
Love these old era planes
Me too 👌
The F-4 is such a beautiful anvil! The mirage is a simply a really wonderful design
Wow what a sight to see, Amazing
It really is! I couldn't believe it 👌
Hope you enjoyed your stay in our country. Once again congrats for your fine work!
Thanks! 😃 Its a special place 👌
Spectacular pilots too!!
Good to be back Elwyn!.Phantom and F35 !! Brilliant.
Thank you kindly 👌
Nice place. What a bunch of different types of jets. I love it. Especially the phantoms. Still one of my favourites up there with the F14.
Glad you enjoyed it I'm so made up after seeing the Phantoms 👌
J79 engines roaring and smoking away! Bad ass F4Es
Excellent, plus the usual super still shots... lovely scenery. What a bonus to see the Phantoms (Joe Smoke) - still among my favorite earlier planes (2 x J79's power was it). That was a very worthwhile trip to Greece!! :)
Yes turning out to be a stunning trip 👌 not sure about J79's though
The Greek RF-4Es were fitted with weapons and self-defense systems and were capable to operate from up to an altitude of 40,000 ft, depending on the mission. Their main role was reconnaissance before and after an air attack.
They were based in Larissa, at 110 Combat Wing, and they used to operate from the 348 Squadron with call sign “Eyes”.
Specifications:
Crew: 2
Engine: 2 General Electric J-79-GE-15 turbojet engines with afterburners, thrust 17,900 lbs.
Wing Span: 11.7 m
Length: 19.1 m
Maximum Speed: 2,370 km/h or 2.23 Mach
Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft
Great video, great stills Elwyn, first time i’ve seen this post and the Phantom is one of my all time favourite aircraft 👍🏻
Great photos, great engines, great flying.
Glad you enjoyed it👌
Phantastic Phantoms ❤
Sweet, just sweet 😊
First display i ever saw was an F4 at RAF Luqa when my Dad was based in Malta
Brilliant to see them still in the air
Looks a great location, great mix of aircraft, looks a good exercise to be at, nicely caught 👍
Many thanks! We are in the base next week 👌
@@ElwynR That will be good to see. Missing cobra last month, nice to get different stuff flying through the UK.
Great vid! Nice to see the Phantoms. I remember seeing them do what looked like a mock attack on RAF Fylingdales on the North Yorkshire dales when I was a kid in 1975. Brought back memories :-)
Cool 👌 Even though they flew the Hills around where I live when I was a kid, I just cant remember them !
Simply beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Damn i love that F.4 Phantom she is old but i love that riping sound in the sky
It's what brought me out here 👌
That is absolutely marvellous passes through the Greek valley especially the Dassult Rafale and the F-4E Phantom II 😎😎👏👏
Many thanks 👌
@@ElwynR you are most welcome Elwyn !! 😁👍
F4 The Greatest !
F-4s Low Level! I ❤it! Thanks for sharing, Elwyn!
My pleasure! ☺️
Now that was amazing fantastic flying the vid & the pics are absolutely brilliant fantastic.
Many thanks 😊
That J-79 is unmistakeable, which allows you to recoginze the F-4 from miles away!!!
The enemy found it very easy to blow out of the sky for that very reason. That, and its lack of maneuverability made it an easy target.
Fameux de revoir ces légendes volantes 🙂👍
Hi Elwyn, what an amazing job on this video as always mate!!👏!..absolutely beautiful!!.. and those stills are incredible!👌...Great to see the Phantom fighters with their distinctive black smoke trails!!😍....and love seeing the Mirage fighters, too!!!👌what fantastic scenery there!!!....cracking job pal!!!.. always enjoy watching your videos!! 👍📸😁..cheers Paul
Cheers Paul this trip ticked all the boxes 👌 and plenty of Sun 🌞 ☺️
@ElwynR cheers Elwyn , whilst you were enjoying the spectacular scenery, jets, and the sunshine🌞, I was busy working in the office looking out the window at the rain and wind!!😫😫......looking forward to seeing your next video soon mate!!👌👍📸😁
Some beautiful still action photos, thank you.
Many thanks!👌
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For a 70 year-old design, can't believe these workhorses are not only still flying but also seem to be coal-fired! F-4s still rock though, and in the hands of their Greek masters, being amongst the best combat pilots on the planet, can still be effective! Μπράβο λεβέντες!
Damn look at those majestic Americans classic birds hauling , those classic engines just burning away . Reminds me of being in the flight path of NAS Miramar before joining the greatest service in the world
My whole youth was watching F-4's and A-10's. I lived right outside Andrews AFB. Also remember when the F16's came on the scene at Andrews.
Love the ole Smokers
Favorite aircraft!
Nice to see a Mack Loop in Another Country 👌
Superb Elwyn......Awesome flying skills indeed....just love those F-4's.....
Thanks John 👌 I love the Phantom
These blokes are loopy ,that's how to do it ,all credit to them ❤❤
Elwyn you've turned me back to kid, Phantoms and Mirages when planes were planes and looked the part. Top stuff, don't mind about the stills just good to see the smoke doing a flypast, magic❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just didn't expect so much! But the Phantoms made it for me 👌 I just had to get photos of them 😉
WOW!! The words are unnecessary for the pilots!! Excellent work for you Elwyn R
Kind words thanks 👌
Many thanks for your sharing this video with us!
My pleasure 👌
Ως μηχανικός στην ΠΑ και γνωρίζοντας αρκετούς τύπους α/φων, τα Fandom είναι αυτά που πραγματικά νοσταλγώ.
Αν ήσουν μηχανικός θα ήξερες τουλάχιστον πως γράφονται σωστά
Phabulous!!! ❤️
You really are The Man when it comes to these planes. I lived at Lakenheath and still get better views in your videos. Bravo.
Many thanks 👌 reminds me I need to head to Lakenheath for another visit 😊
Beautiful
Very nice Elwyn, some olde beauties there 👌👍 enjoy the rest of your trip and I'll look forward to more footage coming soon 👍👌✈️
ATB Andy
Cheers Andy 👌 I need some Sun cream 🤣
@@ElwynR yeah it's been a tad warm in Blackpool today, a bit windy, but nice 👍 get the suncream on, no point burning Elwyn 🥵😂
When I was a kid my local ANG base had Phantoms and we'd go watch them take off. They were an amazing aircraft for their time.
Cool 👌
Love the F-4, a brute of a plane.
Rollin' coal! Awesome snaps & video, thanks!
Thanks for watching! 👍
OMG those are F-4s for real! Beautiful!
Ah, see Old Smokey and two of them. Lovely😘
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Talk about low level ! Holy mackerel!!! Those Greeks sure got some big koghoness...and flying the F4 given the range of aircraft the Greek Souvlaki airforce seems to have must be like flying an antique. Excellent content tx.
They were in the weeds!! and the Phantom was just 👌
Χωρις την υποτιμητικη μαλακια σου για σουβλακι αεροπορία δεν μπορουσες. Αφου σου αρεσουν τα αεροπλανα μαθε ποιοι πιλοτι πρωτευουν καθε φορά στις ασκησεις του ΝΑΤΟ
I always thought the tail section on the F-4 looked like an arrow's fletching. Great shots.
Ha, saw the Phantoms flying daily out of Andravida over the last few weeks. The one that constantly smokes is instantly recognisable. Man they are loud.
Saw the Mirage 2000 over Elaphonisos as well.
Cool 👌
More brilliantly shot video.
PHANTastic
I hated the Phantom when I had to work on the pig, but I have a certain nostalgia for it now.
Too bad the Super Crusader wasn't chosen. It made the F4 seem like a Piper Cub by comparison.
Good catch you have to love ol smoky the F4
Fantastic
Smokey J79s (on one it appears) are so 1950s tech!
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Great video mate! Love the Greek Phantoms!
Thanks a lot! Me too 👌
Phantastic video!
Thank you very much!
Δέος. Admiration and respect.
Those phantoms are practically mowing the lawn they're so fucking LOW.
Goddamn the Phantom is sexy
F4s are propably the most beautifull jet fighter ever created