Livery by: Mustang
Aircraft: F-4E Phantom II
Block: (F-4E-39-MC)
Tail Number: 68-0449
Scheme: Hill Gray II
Unit: 301st Tactical Fighter Wing – 457th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Status: Converted to QF-4E in 1992, expended 17 November 1999
This livery depicts F-4E Phantom II 68-0449 during its final operational years before conversion into a full-scale aerial target drone. The aircraft is recreated in the Hill Gray II camouflage scheme, featuring accurate USAF stencil markings, realistic surface wear, and unit identifiers for its last known operational assignment with the 301st TFW / 457th TFS.
The 457th Fighter Squadron transitioned to the F-16C in 1991
After the transition, 68-0449 was transferred for drone conversion.
It officially became a QF-4E in 1992
The aircraft was ultimately expended on 17 November 1999
This skin aims to represent the aircraft before its conversion into a QF-4E drone.
Weathering is intended to reflect a late-service USAF Phantom that is well-maintained but showing realistic operational wear.
If you encounter texture conflicts, ensure no older versions of this livery remain in your liveries directory.
If there are any noticeable bugs, please let me know so I can address them.
