Phantom Friday

[Minnie Burner]

All credit to the team that prepared her for the air day.

[N2erk]

BTW, nice photos on Wrathmonk's link, but I think some of the RN 892 photos are dated incorrectly. 013 appears to have the RN 976-1976 flag- ( I believed this was taking the pi** out of the USN on the American bicentennial) AllanSheppardArt shows same pic dated '76.

[CoffmanStarter]

The F4 is still a fine looking aeroplane ... even by today's standards

[RAFEngO74to09]

Nor would it have had the RWR on top of the fin in those days. Nice preparation and pic though x 2.

[Rhino power]

Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09

Nor would it have had the RWR on top of the fin in those days

Yes it would, FAA FG.1's were fitted with fin top RWR towards the end of their service lives...







-RP

[John Eacott]

Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09

Nor would it have had the RWR on top of the fin in those days. Nice preparation and pic though x 2.

I took these in 1974

[RAFEngO74to09]

Phantom FG1 RWR

I stand corrected - that surprised me as some of the RAFG FGR2 aircraft still didn't have them in 1978 !


This pic is from March 1977:




This pic is from July 1977 - Queen's Silver Jubilee:

[Rhino power]

Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09

some of the RAFG FGR2 aircraft still didn't have them in 1978 !

And even later than that... There's a photo in one of Ian Black's books, of XV430 of 19 Sqn, taken in early 1984 still lacking the RWR pod!

-RP

[CoffmanStarter]

Wonderful pics RAFEngO ...

I'm sure there are other PPRuNers with either logbook or other keepsake snaps of this magnificent beast they'd like to share

[Buster Hyman]

Feeling a bit left out here...one for the RAAF chaps!

Photos: McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

Can't put a pic up from the iPad for some reason.

[herkman]

Dum move buy us to send them back to USA when the lease expired

Could have bought them for a song

Decision was probarly made by the cleaner at headquarters

Regards

Col

[CoffmanStarter]

The recent refurbishment of RAF Coningsby's Gate Guardian under 41 Squadron colours looks spectacular ...



Image Credit : Twitter : RAF News Reporter

[54Phan]

Very nice job!

[Lyneham Lad]

Have very fond memories of the might Phantom (groundcrew Coningsby late '60s and Brüggen start of the '70s) but never took any photographs, cameras being strictly verboten on the flightline. However, mid 70's at Valley was more relaxed in that respect and below is one of a pair of F4K's, probably taken on departure day after an open day.

PS - great link, that to the #Phantomfriday!

[CoffmanStarter]

That's a cracking pic of the mighty Fighting Cocks Lyneham Lad

[Lyneham Lad]

Thanks, Coff. As a confirmed FGR2 phanatic and recently (then) ex 14 Sqn, I had to overcome my prejudices in order to press the shutter button!

And just to prove it, here is Lima, the sister ship crewing-up.

[CoffmanStarter]

Friday +24

For those interested ... the latest issue (24) of GAM covers the continued use of the Phantom by USAF.

The legendary F-4 Phantom II still serves the United States Air Force today, even though it is no longer a frontline fighter. Erik Roelofs visited the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron detachment at Holloman Air Force Base to witness the Phantom in action, from the best seat in the house.

http://global-aviation-magazine.com/...am-is-out-now/

Free to access and download

Bit of a shame that this is the last issue of GAM ... but the GAR Web Site will continue ... see editorial.

[Rhino power]

I hope when the QF-4 drone programme is finally finished, that the USAF keep a few of those beauties flying with the Heritage Flight...

-RP

[Courtney Mil]

Thanks, everyone, for the great pictures. I may have to go for a lie down now!

[CoffmanStarter]

Courtney ...

Before you do that old chap ... have a canter back through the Herc Thread (sorry can't recall the page number) as there are some stunning Phantom Herc AAR pics from down south

PS ... That's Pages 39/40

But don't read #1050

A single F4 was always easy, get down into the weedosphere and keep turning and you would win every time. Two F4s was more difficult.