The PHANTOM entered squadron service in 1961 It proved itself to be a very reliable fighter for the fleet & attracted attention from the other services & from abroad Its adoption by the Marines & Air Force started the PHANTOM on the road to becoming the most produced modern day fighter Its versatility as an interceptor or tactical attack aircraft contributed to its being used by many countries notably by Great Britain West Germany Japan Israel Greece Australia & others Still today many countries use PHANTOMS in their Armed Forces The PHANTOM F-4 S derived from the F-4J type Size 26 7cm Scale 1 72