McDonnell F-4 Phantom Control Grip/Stick (from plane shot down over Vietnam)

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Hello,

I recently acquired this aircraft control stick grip from a militaria dealer. It was labeled as:

“McDonnell F-4 Phantom Control Grip/Stick (from plane shot down over Vietnam)”

Before I make any assumptions, I would like to verify its identity.

The grip has:

Brown trigger

Two red push buttons

19-pin military connector

Molded marking with a letter “G” inside a circle/shield

Serial number: 7715908

I have attached photos of the grip, connector, and markings.

Can anyone confirm whether this is actually an F-4 Phantom II control stick grip, or perhaps from another US military aircraft of the same era?

Any information regarding manufacturer, part numbers, or aircraft application would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!