Turkish F-4 Phantom shootdown question

[DaveG]

As this story continues to develop (apparently helmets and boots belonging to the crew have been found: http://news.yahoo.com/helmets-found-no- ... 11096.html), I was wondering when the last time a human-piloted, non-drone Phantom was shot down by an opposing force. Any ideas?

[sandiego89]

As this story continues to develop (apparently helmets and boots belonging to the crew have been found: http://news.yahoo.com/helmets-found-no- ... 11096.html), I was wondering when the last time a human-piloted, non-drone Phantom was shot down by an opposing force. Any ideas?

1992? I would guess Iranian by Iraqi Forces, many in the eary 1980's, but this source http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/coun ... losses.htm

lists one as late as 1992 (sparse details), and a seemingly better documented air to air loss from an Iraqi mirage in 1988.

[ffuries]

Then there is this one:

January 18, 1991 - An F-4G Wild Weasel (Serial Number : 69-7571) crashes in the Saudi Arabian desert after attacking Iraqi air defenses. An investigation finds that a single enemy 23mm anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) round had punctured the fuel tank, causing fuel starvation. Both pilots eject over friendly territory and are rescued

Mike