Tampa Zero One - F-4 Phantom II Canvas | INCLUDES: Missile Panel Relic

The relic fragment included with this art piece was once part of an aluminum slotted missile panel used to house the AIM-7 Sparrow missile beneath the forward belly of the F-4 Phantom II. The AIM-7 Sparrow, a radar-guided air-to-air missile, was a key component of the F-4 Phantom's arsenal, designed to engage enemy aircraft at medium to long ranges. Part number 32-31725-4, stamped on the panel, identifies its specific function and location on the aircraft. While the exact aircraft from which this artifact was salvaged is unknown, the panel was recovered before this particular aircraft was officially retired from service."Tampa Zero One" F-4 Phantom canvas with actual F-4 relic (aircraft serial unknown) As F-4 Phantoms were gradually phased out of active duty in the 1990s, parts such as this missile panel became increasingly rare, representing a piece of aviation and military history. This relic serves as a reminder of the technological advancements and the pivotal role the F-4 Phantom played during its decades of service in multiple air forces worldwide.Part number 32-31725-4 - F-4 Phantom slotted missile panel for the AIM-7 Sparrow Missle Markings on panel Slotted Missile Panel on belly of F-4 Phantom Artist, Craig Tinder, holding the slotted missile panel that is included as the relic in the "Tampa Zero One' limited edition prints