Havelock Tourist & Event Center, NC The Havelock Tourist & Event Center is a unique multi-purpose facility that combines state-of-the-art meeting rooms with a Visitor Information Center and USMC Aviation Exhibit. The 16,000 square foot Tourist Center features a 7,200 square foot main hall able to accommodate groups of up to 700 for theater style events and serve banquets for 500. -Marc E. Iseli- The year is 2008 and this year I decided to attend an Airshow which is held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC early June. One of the things I had planned to do was visit the RF-4B Phantom that was on display at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center which is just across the highway from the base. I have seen many picture of this aircraft over the years but I must admit that pictures do not do this aircraft or the complex that hosts it justice. I am not usually a person that is easily impressed but I must say I really was. First of all coming off of highway 70 and turning down the road to the Event Center the first thing you see is the RF-4B looking right at you. It really looked larger then I remember it to be. This thing is spot on in markings. Whoever painted this thing really did an outstanding job and my hats off to them. I almost felt like I was walking back onto the flight line. It is painted in the VMCJ-2 colors. (Click on image below to enlarge) Another thing that impressed me was the Havelock Tourist & Event Center. Banquet hall, show cases and display's dedicated all to Marine Corps Aviation. This building was so well planned and put together that I really felt at home in this place. This is why I feel this would be a special place for a reunion in 2009 and only time will tell. One final note to this story. I did not think about this when I planned this trip but I seperated from the Marine Corps and walked off MCAS El Toro May 28th 1983. The air show was June 6th 2008 so I finally made it back onto a Marine Base twenty five years seven days later. It was a great weekend, one I will remember for a long time and I will post photos of the air show on this site in the future. Much thanks to the City of Havelock for a job well done. Semper Fi! Recommended Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Enable pop-ups to fully enjoy this site. This website is not affiliated with the U.S. Government or the United States Marine Corps in any way. This website is a copyright and the property of the Phabulous Phantom Productions and the information and photos gathered for this website are intended for the purpose of providing un-official information and entertainment for those interested in the history of Marine Corps RF-4B Squadrons and the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.