Phantom Phriday
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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.
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Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09
Nor would it have had the RWR on top of the fin in those days
-RP
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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:
This pic is from March 1977:
This pic is from July 1977 - Queen's Silver Jubilee:
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Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09
some of the RAFG FGR2 aircraft still didn't have them in 1978 !
-RP
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From: #3117# Ppruner of the Year Nominee 2005
Feeling a bit left out here...one for the RAAF chaps!
Photos: McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Aircraft Pictures | !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't put a pic up from the iPad for some reason.
Photos: McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Aircraft Pictures | !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't put a pic up from the iPad for some reason.
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From: Under a recently defunct flight path.
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!
PS - great link, that to the #Phantomfriday!
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From: Under a recently defunct flight path.
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.
And just to prove it, here is Lima, the sister ship crewing-up.
Last edited by Lyneham Lad; 2nd August 2014 at 17:55. Reason: Added the photo.
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Friday +24 
For those interested ... the latest issue (24) of GAM covers the continued use of the Phantom by USAF.
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.
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.
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.
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From: East Sussex UK
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
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.
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