The Fs are in widespread service, but many of the Es are either at the end of, or are past, their effective shelf life. The 335th has just received Fs, but will not get AIM-9L (the "All-aspect" Sidewinders) until near the end of the war. The RAF has the better radar missile in the Sky Flash, but their F-4Js are the only birds in theater who are wired for them. The 335th was actually using Sparrows left over from SEA, which may explain the poor results when using AIM-7s in combat...
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Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have a plan to kill them.
Old USMC Adage
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