South Korean F-4E Phantom IIs resume flight operations

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has lifted the grounding order on its McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II fleet following a crash on August 12, 2022. The loss of the F-4E (serial unknown) was caused by an engine fire, with the crew directing the Phantom over the Yellow Sea, to avoid built up areas and potential civilian casualties, before successfully ejecting and leaving the jet to ditch in the sea. After being grounded for just over three months, the