56F Wattisham..(Phantom)
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56F Wattisham..(Phantom)
Please does anyone have any good detailed pics of the colour scheme of the 56F Phantom.... close ups preferably...am in the early stages of building a flying model...(Jet powered)and need as much help and info as poss.... Thanks in advance....Wilmot..(Liege-Belgium)
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Scroll down a Phew Phabulous Photos and you'll Phind what your looking Phor
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I'd suggest getting hold of the Revell 1:48 model - it's got 56 markings in it.
Some good shots of the kit at http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV4588
Some good shots of the kit at http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=RV4588
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I fly a current military aircraft.
I restore vintage military aircraft.
I build kits of military aircraft.
Does this mean I'm a nerd as well?
Wilmot
Not all Brits are unhelpful pratts. Good luck with the model.
I fly a current military aircraft.
I restore vintage military aircraft.
I build kits of military aircraft.
Does this mean I'm a nerd as well?
Wilmot
Not all Brits are unhelpful pratts. Good luck with the model.
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I fly a current military aircraft.
I restore vintage military aircraft.
I build kits of military aircraft.
Does this mean I'm a nerd as well?
I restore vintage military aircraft.
I build kits of military aircraft.
Does this mean I'm a nerd as well?
Rising to the bait -
I am an aircraft engineer - just finished my 22, now civi. I regard the two disciplines as having some significant similarities:
Patience, hand skills, hand eye co-ordination to name but a few.
Besides I also have numerous more energetic pursuits, and a wife/family -
I've got a life thanks.............
I am an aircraft engineer - just finished my 22, now civi. I regard the two disciplines as having some significant similarities:
Patience, hand skills, hand eye co-ordination to name but a few.
Besides I also have numerous more energetic pursuits, and a wife/family -
I've got a life thanks.............
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56 squadron Jet
The reason you have lots of pictures of 56 Sqn aircraft like this is because it was 74 (Tiger) Sqn who were doing all the flying!!
Banter.....it is good for the soul!
Banter.....it is good for the soul!
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Thanks for all th pics and info Guys..I was an engineer on 56 for 3 1/2 years and now in total 27 years....and I enjoy my Job as much now as I did back in 77 when I went to Halton..If im a nerd, well so be it..27 years as a nerd (aircraft engineer) has done me very well..Once again Gentlemed thanks for the Pics and Info...Hope im not a nerd for reading PPRUNE as well...!!!!!
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What word begins with "B' and ends in 'anter'?
Wilmot: good luck with the model - I saw a few jet models at a secret Lincolnshire airbase recently and was well impressed with the speed and control!
ps. I was once approached by the CO of the 'Virtual' 56 Sqn (Tornados). He took 'nerd' to a whole new level.
See http://www.xv.flyer.co.uk/rvaf/#reserve for details on how to join the VRAF (Virtual RAF!).
Wilmot: good luck with the model - I saw a few jet models at a secret Lincolnshire airbase recently and was well impressed with the speed and control!
ps. I was once approached by the CO of the 'Virtual' 56 Sqn (Tornados). He took 'nerd' to a whole new level.
See http://www.xv.flyer.co.uk/rvaf/#reserve for details on how to join the VRAF (Virtual RAF!).
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There is some footage of Phantoms in flight at http://www.flyingmarines.com/Videos/Video_Gallery2.htm. I am not sure if they are 56 Sqn, but it may help
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Thanks boys GREAT effort and fantastic info, very suprised the quality of the pics as they were pre-digital. My Phantom will as close as physically possible and will be professionally painted and will have working flaps, slats and landing gear. Its the individual panel and fasteners, whats titanium and whats aluminium, so my painter has as much detailed info as poss. Will keep you updated and pics as things move on. This project is my idea but all the brains and knowhow are being delt with my Mate Jono, who has over 25 years + flying R/C aircraft, and has tought me to fly...( He is a widebody Captian) so he knows what hes doing and thanks to all again...
and thanks to all again...
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There's a pile of Photos on the rather good airsceneuk site, but you'll need to know the serial numbers that shifty-fix had at the time. Otherwise you'll just have to look at a whole pile of Phantom pictures to find the ones you want. Lets face it, there's far worse ways to spend a day!
http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/...s/phantoms.htm
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http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/...s/phantoms.htm
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I very much like the colour scheme on XV286 (Sharks Mouth)...Ive been told their are quite a lot of US F4's but none from the RAF..If that is the case I'd better do a proper job of it...Does anyone know any better.. 57" wingspan, 1/5th scale, it will weigh about 30 pounds and have 37 pounds of thrust. Should be fit for 275-300 MPH 
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Please does anyone have a picture of the Sqn Badge (56F), so I can get some transfers made to scale......... Thanks Again in advance to anyone who helps me with my little project.....Wilmot (Liege-Belgium)
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
This is the Sqn badge, but I presume you are really after the aircrft badge/chequerboaqrd etc. Have a look here, you may be able to get the kit and scale-up their decals. - Hasegawa Phantom FGR Mk.2 (F-4M Phantom II), kit number 07016 (P016).
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Fantastic pictures and info guys.. Cannot believe the response from everyone,all the snippets of info are all being saved... Anyone any details of the armourment 4 Sparrow and 4 9L's if I remember.....Colours and markings, if poss...must try and get everything correct, dont want anyone picking holes and saying "Thats the wrong shade of whatever"....and once again Thanks to everyone