Folded wing tip question

I have seen photos of both the 57FIS F-4E and an F-4N flying with their
wings folded. Both were said to have landed safely. FWIW, the wingfold
lock was actuated manually on the F-4E from a point under the fold hinge
using I believe a 1/2 inch drive speed handle or ratchet, no socket, so once
the 57 FIS jet was airborne there would be no way to lock the outer wing
panels down.
Scott Wilson
Phormer F-4C and F-4E Comm-Nav Avionics Specialist

Remember the squadron for the F-4N?

Not many squadrons had this bird. VF-101 in KW, VF-154, VF-21 onboard
Coral-Maru..

I posted a photo I scanned from one of my books of the F-4N airborne with
the wings folded, as well as the two photos of the 57FIS F-4E I found on the
web. You'll find them on alt.binaries.pictures.military
Scott Wilson