Camera Pod (?) in Phantom FGR2 Sparrow Launcher
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Camera Pod (?) in Phantom FGR2 Sparrow Launcher
Can anyone shed some light on the pod in the port forward Sparrow launcher on the picture below? I can only recall seeing it in pictures of aircraft in the strike/attack role in the early/mid 70s.
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Probably taken in '68/69 when we shared the aircraft as the Coningsby Wing, and were only allowed to put small squadron markings on the nose (has a Canopener) for special occasions. We did a CTTO trial in this fit. As I recall, it was a bit of a dragmaster and could only manage around 600 knots.
