Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, the F-4 Phantom II series of fighter jets, which had served in over 60 years in 12 countries worldwide, particularly in South Korea where the F-4E was showcased in a retirement ceremony. The ROKAF possessed the heavy-duty F-4 Phantom II fighter with unique features and a history of potential deployment in Taiwan. Chiang Kai-shek's efforts to acquire these fighters included personal letters to then-US President Nixon, but due to the normalization of US-China relations, Taiwan ultimately did not receive the aircraft, leading to criticism from Chiang. The article details the historical context of US military presence in Taiwan, including the F-4 fighter jets' nuclear strike capabilities and the tense 1970s atmosphere of military defense strategies during conflicts between Taiwan and China.
Source: YAHOO