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Old Warbird Finds New Home at EADS

F-4 Phantom II being placed on a plith by a crane

Photo by Tim Jones, Eastern Air Defense Sector

ROME--Workers put a a restored F-4 Phantom II jet onto its pedestal Dec. 10 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. Perched on a pedestal 15 feet above a small pond at the facility’s southwest edge, the imposing 47-year-old F-4 Phantom jet demands attention.“The elevated pedestal is a fitting place of honor for an aircraft that served its country for more than four decades,” said Col. John Bartholf, EADS Commander. “The display adds to our facility’s visual appeal, while reminding the public and our staff of the Air Force’s proud history.”

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Newsday -- Thu, 16 May 2013

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YNN -- Thu, 16 May 2013

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NewsOne -- Wed, 15 May 2013

Henry L. Johnson Fends Off German Captors During World War I On This Day In 1918

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