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F-4 Phantom users other than the U.S.A.

Australia -- The RAAF ordered F-111s, but delivery was greatly delayed due to primarily engine development problems; as an interim measure, the RAAF leased 24 F-4Es from 1970-73.

Egypt -- Egypt received 35 F-4Es in 1979 and operated them until 2020.

Germany -- The Luftwaffe took delivery of 88 RF-4E recon aircraft and then 175 F-4F variants of the F-4E from 1973. Their F-4s were retired by 2013.

Greece -- Greece received F-4Es in 1974 and retired them in 2017.

Iran -- The Shah's air force was an early recipient of the F-4, getting some F-4Ds in te late 1960s, then a number of F-4Es and RF-4Cs. The F-4 is still operational in the Iranian air force.

Israel -- Israel received over 212 F-4Es and RF-4Es and retired their Phantoms in 2004.

Japan -- Japan received a small number of U.S.-built F-4Es and RF-4Es starting in 1968, but then produced the F-4 in Japan until 1981. The Japanese F-4s numbered 154 and they were retired in 2021.

Korea -- The ROKAF was also an early recipient of F-4s, getting a couple of squadrons of ex-USAF F-4Ds in 1968 and subsequently a larger number of F-4Es. A number of F-4Es are still operational.

Spain -- The Spanish air force operated the F-4C and RF-4C from 1971 to 2002.

Turkey -- By my count Turkey received 152 F-4Es and 8 RF-4Es from the US. Israeli Aircraft Industries undertook an extensive update of a number of Turkish F-4s and 54 remain in service.

United Kingdom -- The UK was unique in that their F-4s did not use the American GE J-79 engine but substituted the Rolls-Royce Spey (with considerable re-engineering required.) They also substituted UK electronics. RAF versions were designated F-4M and Royal Navy variants were the F-4K. The RAF also used one squadron of ex-USN F-4J fighters as an interim measure. The last UK F-4s were retired in 1992.