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Show phantom Keeping Dy Erni Ogden ALC F-- HILL 29 TOP TIMES Friday, May IS, 1M7 Phantom fleet active goal of Ogden ALC maintenance people 4 J. Shannon Public Affairs Office Some people, in the know, call the 6 Fighting Falcon the premiere fighter aircraft in the world. As control sensitive plane such, the feather-toucshoulders the tactical burden of the U. S. Air Force and overshadows the still vaunted F-- 4 Phantom. Nevertheless, with a fleet of 1,500 Phantoms, the Air Force relies heavily on the aging fighter which remains a competitive deterrent to aggression. Central to that reliance is the F-- 4 System Program Office at Hill AFB and its attending maintenance personnel. Recently, an F-- 4 System Program manager's conference at Hill reviewed the fighter's status in the - Air Force's future scheme of things and efforts to the modernize and plane to meet the plan. modify W. Thompson, Jr., Ogden Air Brig. Gen. Dale Logistics Center vice commander urged the visitors to use the conference as a forum. "We are the F-- 4 team, working together to make it happen. We need to communicate our needs and have frank, open discussions," he said. As the plane's program manager at Hill, Col. Len conference. He said Moon conducted the three-dathe F-- 4 "remains a vital member of the tactical fighter, attack and reconnaissance force. "There will continue to be large numbers of s flying for many ' years to come. According to the program analysts, the rumored demise of the Phantom is premature. Despite being a workhorse during the latter part of the Vietnam - .1 . F-1- h continues to perform capably and is the prime component in many foreign air forces. War, the F-- 4 However, with the phase down of the aircraft, adequate spares support for the fighter is a main concern. Much of the conference developed around the need to keep parts, planning and the budgeting process in place, according Capt. David Baldwin. "One briefing highlighted the F-- 4 System Program Manager's efforts to develop an F-- 4 weapon system master plan, Captain Baldwin said. "The plan is a highly visible, comprehensive foundation of information for employment and support of the F-- 4 fleet." Steve Thurgood, a logistics management y F-4- T?,.J DI37S f (JV ESffi If Elf ( specialist, explained that the plane's development is "It's an evolutionary process designed to determine combat requirements, project necessary support requirements, initiate and prioritize, programs and develop financial projections." Held in the Bryce Poe Conference Center, more than 100 representatives of the worldwide F-- community exchanged ideas. It continues the tradition discussion on the success and failures of of the program. Colonel Moon closed the conference by emphasizing the importance of increased dialogue "as we work together to support our country's defense." on-goin- g. 4 face-to-fac- e BILL'S SHEET METAL LAYTON AlVlfl or CHAMPION COOLERS $ ) Completely Installed 12 HP. 5 year WARRANTY Cools up to 1350 sq. ft. 4800 CFM Payment Financing Available No Down . v jii All Remaining SUMMERIZE HANGING BASKETS Your Cooler We will drive & to your home clean, oil While They Last! get your cooler ready for summer. i$34 " 1 COOLER SAL- E- PRE-SEASO- N itfjrf SpecnaEs! 544-426- PLUS PARTS Cooler Parts Sale Do it yourselfers Welcome Low Profile No Leak 1 Piece Bottom No Rust Defuser Motor ed Service After the Sale All Work GUARANTEED year Parts & Labor SAVE ON ALL SIZES 1 Phone rf57Xi SERVICE CENTER & ZZJSZZZy 2g Clearfield 520 S. State C I S : 773-483- 6 A G404 Oo. 2000 E. Ogden, Utah (at mouth of Weber Canyon 6060 Hours: 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday Saturday Closed Sunday |