Completing its 50th year within the Air Forces Command, F4-E Phantom IIIt was painted with the Turkish Flag specially for the 50th anniversary.
In addition to the Turkish Flag, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s signature, his sharp looks and the symbol that never loses its importance. “The future is in the sky” The design, which also bears the word, is black F4-E Phantom II It really created a great image on it. Phantom II, one of the most special warplanes in the aviation world and first developed by McDonnell Douglas for the United States Navy, is a machine that will never be forgotten with both its incredible sound and appearance.
Our F-4E 2020 warplanes, which completed their 50th anniversary within our Air Forces Command, were painted with the Turkish Flag specially for the 50th anniversary. #turkishphantom 🇹🇷#Ministry of National Defense pic.twitter.com/Kjos2DaQr3
— Turkish Ministry of National Defense (@tcsavunma) November 17, 2024
While technology is advancing at breakneck speed and we are dreaming of going to Mars, a living legend from the past, the F-4E Phantom II, celebrated its 50th anniversary in Turkey with a spectacular flight. @elonmusk @spaceX pic.twitter.com/lrcZHIcRPl
— Fatih (@ftcim) November 16, 2024
We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force’s F4-E Phantom II aircraft in our Air Force with magnificent valley crossings and special 50th anniversary painting. We would like to thank everyone who contributed. It was an event that everyone, local and foreign, enjoyed. See you tomorrow at the 1st Main Jet Base pic.twitter.com/6ZyNyjPJjb
— kayraduyan2901 (@kayraduyan2901) November 16, 2024
Phantom has been on duty in the defense of the homeland for 50 years, as on the first day. It took its place in the sky by being specially painted for its 50th anniversary.
The legendary 50th anniversary event is being held in Eskişehir today. Thank you to the heroes who served with this aircraft for 50 years 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5GCfvtTwu5— Cem Doğut (@DogutCem) November 17, 2024
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It is necessary to remember once again the importance that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk gave to aviation. about this Shared on the official website of the Turkish Aeronautical Association. Everyone should definitely read this statement: “Thanks to his foresight, which is one of his most important characteristics, Atatürk sensed some truths that many people at that time were not aware of, “The future is in the sky. He underlined how important aviation is with his statement: “Nations that cannot protect their skies can never be sure of their future.”
In these years, aviation was newly born and experiencing a period of development. The flow of civilization and the fast pace of science and technology force nations to seek their future in the skies. In this regard, Atatürk’s “A winged youth is the greatest assurance for the future of the country. “If one day Western feet will leave their footprints on the Moon, it is necessary to start working and make progress now to find a Turk among them.” The statement reveals Atatürk’s prediction about the level that aviation will reach in the future.
Ataturk followed the developments in the field of aviation and ensured that steps were taken for its implementation in Turkey. According to him, the biggest developments that would benefit humanity would be in the field of aviation. One day, human beings would even go to space, to other worlds, and conquer the Moon and similar planets. These modern wars would be won by the nations that were superior in the skies.
During his visit to the Eskişehir Airplane Regiment in 1936, he said: “Without doubt, the most effective weapon and tool of the future is the aircraft. One day, human beings will walk in the skies without an airplane, go to planets, and perhaps send us news from the moon.
There will be no need to wait for the year 2000 for this miracle to happen. Developing technology is already heralding this. Our duty is to ensure that we do not fall too far behind the West in this regard.” Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasha was thus encouraging young people towards aviation with his speeches.”