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