I know they're expected to be replaced by F-35s soon but please don't destroy them when they're replaced, they're so iconic.

I 'm sorry, I got something in my eye again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I will never not want to hear the sound of two j79s or see perfectly maintained phantoms going strong 45 years after they were built. Flawless. Thank you.

Just love the Japanese phantoms with the beautiful schemes!

The Phantom is such a gorgeous aircraft. Japan, thank you for keeping them flying into early 2019. They've served a good 40 years, at least. We can let them rest now.

I was born and raised near this base now living in U.S. Lots of memories watching F-4 and F-104 flying low and dirty for landing over my town forty-some years ago. Those scene and sound stay in my heart forever.

I have 26 years experience on the Phantom as a hydraulics mechanic. Homestead, Clark, Korat, and Bergstrom. Got my 9 level and loved every minute of it! I salute ALL the JASDF mechanics for doing what they do! So much work to do but NOTHING more rewarding!!! Even did a joint exercise with the JASDF flying out of Chitose AB back in the late 80's. Very fond memories!

きっと古いだけど やっぱり カッコいい。J79の音って 大好き。おビデオ ありがとうございます。フランス人 の飛行機のファンからよろしく。

wow seeing a phantom flying in 2020, that's like seeing a T-Rex walking down the street. Its amazing. It's an absolute gorgeous aircraft.

My favorite jet fighter Powerful and beautiful F-4 is lgendary

This plane *was* the USAF of my childhood, except for the rising suns on the sides. Bravo, folks. I am glad to know Phantoms are still out there working every day.

In the 1970 s as a kid loved watching the phantom in the Yorkshire dales. Never ever forget hearing & seeing my first jet.

Im a big fan of F-4s worked in the F 4 engine shop at Homestead AFB and Udorn RTAFB 69-71

I never tire of the way you film and put together these videos about Phantoms.

オープニング、爆音と共にハンガーの窓に映る影。 これからの始まる映像にワクワクする瞬間です。 前後のフラップを下ろし旋回するファントム。元が艦載機なのでとても絵になりますね。ファントムで最も絵になる姿だと思ってます。 素晴らしいです。。。

Ah, yes. What a treat and delight to see this today. It brought a smile to my face, and calmness in my heart, to watch these beautiful birds fly. A welcome relief from all that is happening around me. I am truly grateful for all that you do. Arrigato.

Not just alive but in a very good condition too. I can see hardworking people are behind this. Keep up the good work.

We fly 34 of them in Greece the best looking aircraft ever built

It's hard for me to realize that when I was lucky enough to get a summer job at the massive McDonnell Aircraft plant in St Louis in 1973 they were still building new F-4 Phantoms

ファントム爺さんが岐阜でも見られなくなるのは悲しいなぁ。でも老朽化してるから仕方がない。ファントム爺さん、長年の防空任務ご苦労様でした。安らかに眠れ。ファントムよ、永遠なれ。

Such a beautiful Airplane. A truly no nonsense design. Looks stunning 60 years after it was introduced.

Thank you so much for this version with the sound of the engines, and the music adds a lot, too. All good things must come to an end. The Phantom was a reliable workhorse for many of the world's air forces for decades. It was the last time the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines all used the same plane, and it's probably safe to say that no other plane will ever be as widely used, for so many different types of missions, by so many nations. Its pilots loved it, it has nothing left to prove, and it can retire with dignity.

Best aircraft ever. Respect to Japan from Greece

F4も推力変えたらキュッって音するのかーって勝手に1人で納得してたらこれBGMだったのか… カメラでの追跡を止めるタイミングやカメラアングルとか毎回本当に最高です

Wow, the sound of those birds taxiing, AB takeoff and landing... bring back so many memories of the years I worked on these babies. That had to be one HUGE, expensive lens of the planes flying!!!! Really, really appreciate this video. Thank you!!!

Worked on Phantoms for more than twenty years when I was in the USAF. Love these aircraft. Did anyone else notice that these have the "newer" 20mm cannon nose but maintain the "older" leading edge wing flaps vs the "newer" leading edge slats ?

Hot damn, I'm speechless! The Japanese treat the F-4 like we (USA) treat our B-52. Something so good that they can't just replace.

Phantoms are faster than a lot of newer designs, proving that with enough thrust you can make an elephant go supersonic.

I'm still alive also. Been in love with these old jets for decades, Very nice how you capture them behind trees and taxing behind grass and shrub gives a contrast of tech and nature it's beautiful.

These look immaculate, they look like they rolled off the production line only yesterday.

Always remember Comrades, skills are more important than the tools. The Chinese forces are just show. From🇮🇳

The good ole F-4 it's been apart of my life since childhood. Nice to see them still working hard.

Your slow motion footage is always so graceful. The real-time footage really conveys the brute force of the Phantoms. The landing sequences were impressive. Your work is always worthy of appreciation. Thank you as always 1-300.

Has anyone else noticed how perfectly spotless clean Japanese Phantoms are? Not one oil or exhaust stain on the characteristic spots? Just perfect!

アレンジしたアコギのスローテンポ、実によく出来ていますね🎵センスを感じて、何度も見ています🎵

Long live JASDF! I lived in Japan for 4 years as a USAF dependent. 1969-1973. Itazuke to Grant Heights/Fuchu. Followed the draw-down. Great nation. Great people. It will be sad to see the retirement of the F-4 Phantom II. Put them on a pedestal somewhere. They deserve it.

Beautiful F-4s. Love from India to our greatest ally in the east.

The F-4 was the first JSF. It looks like they are flying an E variant with the integrated gun. I have memories of F-4's flying over the house at Millington TN when I was a kid in the 70's. Just like the B-52's, the pilots are younger than the air frames.

The Phantom will live phorever in our hearts. ❤️ ファントムは私たちの心に永遠に生きます。❤️

The Best of the Mitsubishi PHANTOMS..🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✊🏻✊🏻🌹🌹🤗🤗

素敵な飛行機ですね。

I love how agressive the Phantom looks. As cool as modern day stealth fighters are, the F-4 is such an iconic and awesome plane. I wish it wasn't so difficult for demilitarized airworthy airframes to get in civilian hands

This literally brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. IAF structural mechanic - mechanical fitter tech. grade 12. Love from Israel. קורנסים לנצח

こんなにキレイな飛行機が日本の空を守り続けてくれたことに感謝 今やってる1／４８スケールファントムに愛を込めて作りたいF１５F2現用のF35もいいけどこれから最高のファントムをやる

F4 Phantom was the jet of choice in Madrid Spain, 1977. Torrejon Air Force Base, where my family was stationed in those 70's years...

Beautifully shot video! Fantastic to see the Phantom still flying and looking as amazing as ever!

Beautiful old planes that still fit to operate :D

この美しい機体を見に行きたい、航空祭でひとことのお疲れも。hope we could see these amazing phantom this or next year in airshow，for saying goodbye to them。

Phanton rocks. Mithycal airplane . Thanks so much. Arigato.✌️🇮🇹🙏🏻😃😃😃

So cool that you fellas still use the F-4's. bit of a shame you never got any F-14's, would of loved to see them still around.

I never would have imagined that the F-4 Phantom II would still be in existence well into the 21st Century!!! I am reliving my childhood, I remember seeing these F-4s operate from a U.S. Air Force base near my home. I will be very sad when they decommission these amazing aircraft!! These are probably the cleanest and the most well maintained aircraft I have ever seen!!! Please save the F-4 Phantoms!!! There is SO much history behind this great aircraft!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

I was Phantom Phixer for 2 years in Atsugi Japan. Great place

Thank you for keeping these wonderful old birds flying!

Immaculately turned out fleet.My favourite fighter jet.Nice to see them still flying🌞👌!

Amazing vid... Been there in Oct'18, miss the place so much... I had to cancel my second Japan trip ;( Samurai Phantoms Phorever!

Still look so menacing. Didn't know they were still in service over there. So iconic. Never thought I'd see a J79 engine that didn't smoke (USN VX-4 1979-1981). Very cool JSDF!

I was stationed with the 1st Marine Air Wing in Nam, 68-69 and saw these beautiful planes a lot and they’ve always been my favorite jet. The shape of them are unique and cool as hell looking.

Thank you my friend. I missed your Phantoms. Thank you for keeping them alive for us

Amazing camera work 1-300. We are still alive, keep this essential videos of F4 Phantoms coming.😷

Thank you Japan for providing a habitat for a critically endangered bird. Beautiful to watch!

Thank you for these amazing shots!! What a wonderful footage of the Phantom.

„Air Defense Diesel“ („Luftverteidigungs-Diesel“) is what we used to call them in Germany... referring to their farm-equipment-like appearance and of course: the black trail of smoke😅 Fondly remembering Phantoms low-passing in formation over my school yard regularly as there was an airbase nearby. Goose bumps just thinking of it... that was 17 years ago now.... the Luftwaffe retired the F4 in 2013 🙁

Wonderful music and visuals! Thanks for these summer images!

After 50 years of newer designs, the F-4 Phantom can still walk off and leave an F-15 Eagle at sea level. This is an outstanding airplane! The upkeep of those shown here are awesomely, unbelievably, clean, and well maintained!

Literally can’t stop hitting the replay button, thank you so much for this awesome footage! 🦏🔥

Good to see these glorious old birds flying. Takes a TRUE fighter pilot to drive a Phantom. There's not a modern bird out there that looks like it's out to do some damage quite like the F-4 does.

So glad they are taking good care of them by far one of the most beautiful majestic aircraft thank you 301st

Thank you so much for keeping your Phantoms phlying! The first six years of my USAF service was as a radar technician on F-4E and F-4G Phantoms. They are the most beautiful fighters ever built!

最高な動画ありがとうございます！

Wow...it's been so long since I've seen a Phantom on active duty. Beautiful. 第301戦術戦闘飛行隊のおかげで.

I miss my flying and in todays crazy climate your videos bring me calmness, thank you.

Seeing these Phantoms still out and about reminds me of when I saw the USS Wisconsin and Missouri during Desert Storm back in '90 - amazing...

Amazing thanks for letting me see one fly in real time

Thanks forever.

Wonderful. Thank you.

The F4s are the most beautiful planes ever. I love those planes. They are old but they look so mean.

Phantastic video, great production and cinematography .

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Amazing my friend

Beautiful!

My step father worked on F-4's as a crew chief with the D.C. Air National Guard. A friend and I were fortunate enough to get some time in the simulator. Phantoms are tough looking fighters. I always wanted to be a fighter pilot but my eyesight wasn't good enough.

令和２年度もまだ飛んでいるのですね。３月で退役と思い見に行く準備をしていたのですが コロナの影響で県境を跨げず残念に思っていました。 ぜひこれからもカエル達の元気な姿を撮ってください！

Another fantastic video! Keep them coming, great work as always! Stay safe!

Great video work

Gotta love the old smoke and thunder of those old war horses. One of the last planes my dad worked on before retiring from the AF.

F-4 Phantom and Mig-21, iconic fighters of Cold War

One word to describe these beauties = BEAST.

PHLY PHABULOUS PHANTOMS PHOREVER!!!! SEMPER PHI!

Great way to start the day.. watching Phantoms!!

The ultimate fighter, beauty & raw power

I’ve always loved the phantom one of the coolest aircraft ever built glad people are still flying them

Its great to see MD F-4s still in the air - great video!

Awesome as usual. I especially love your Phantom videos. I had the great honor of working on F-4s in the USAF before our squadron transitioned to the F-15. The Phantom will always hold a special place in my heart and I think most aviation fans around the world would agree. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

I'm a simple man. I see F-4 Phantom, I like and subscribe.

Gorgeous!!!

Phantastic!

Thank you, really nice video.

Beautifully filmed, well done... 👍

Very nice. Thank you.

I'm really happy to see so many Phantom-lovers. 301sq is the first and last intercept squadron equipped with the Phantom in the JASDF. They will commence transition to the F35 in this year. Air Development and test Wing will be the last user of her in Japan.

Thinking about these being retired and never flown again makes me tear up. Not just saying that either I actually have tears in my eyes.