McDonnell Douglas Phantom in UK service

1746:, the government decided that the resulting gap in the UK's air defences needed to be filled, and so sought to raise an additional interceptor squadron. Although, at that time, there were a large number of surplus Lightnings in storage, a lack of pilots qualified on the type prevented the formation of a third Lightning squadron, a proposal that had originally been mooted in 1979. So, in order to fill the gap resulting from the transfer of 23 Squadron to the South Atlantic, the government made the decision to purchase another squadron's worth of Phantoms. Because the aircraft in RAF service were a special production batch built to UK specifications, it was not possible to obtain identical aircraft, and so the RAF looked to versions of the Phantom that were as close as possible to their existing versions. Initially, the UK looked to procure a batch of F-4S aircraft - the F-4S was the most up to date version of the Phantom in service with the US Navy, having been produced through a programme to update the existing F-4J with new engines, hydraulics, electronics and modified wings. However, the US Navy couldn't at the time spare enough F-4S aircraft to allow the RAF to establish an entire squadron. So, as a fall back option, surplus US Navy and 824: 2023: 2038: 2053: 1810:. However, much of this US equipment was eventually replaced when the fleet went through a refurbishment in 1989. As part of their initial refurbishment in 1983, the airframes also underwent painting - at the time, the RAF's interceptor force was being repainted in the air superiority grey colour (also known as "barley grey") that had been first used in 1978. However, the paint shop at the NAWF was unable to accurately replicate the barley grey colour, with the closest available in the US Navy's stores being a shade known as "flint grey". While two airframes received colour schemes close to the requirement, the majority ended with a different variation of the attempted colour scheme, which resembled a pale blue / duck-egg green in certain conditions. 1320: 1329: 3048: 2516: 2498: 22: 2534: 329: 3518: 1598: 3349: 3626: 1149: 1897: 11690: 1962:, from which the RN's Phantoms were intended to operate, compared to the USN carriers of the period, meant that the F-4K version required significant structural changes compared to the F-4J, from which it was descended, and which performed a similar role. As well as the folding nose radome to allow for storage in the smaller hangars of the British ships, it had to have a significantly strengthened undercarriage to account for higher landing weights (British policy was to bring back unused 228: 3651: 3557: 3541: 3410: 3392: 109:. In FAA service, while primarily intended for fleet air defence, it had a secondary conventional and nuclear strike role, while in the RAF it was soon replaced in its initial tasks by other aircraft designed specifically for strike, close air support and reconnaissance, and instead was moved to the air defence mission. By the mid-1970s, the Phantom had become the UK's principal interceptor, a role in which it continued until the early 1990s. 3356: 3633: 3525: 2164: 423: 11678: 1356:(a new variant specific for RAF and RAAF use) for the long-range interdiction role, and the F-4M Phantom for close air support; though both aircraft were to be fitted for reconnaissance. The F-111K was cancelled in 1968 due to increasing costs, but the order for 150 Phantoms went ahead alongside the Phantom order for the RN; the final 32 units of the RAF order were eventually cancelled. The RAF also took some 9668: 3374: 2101:, could be fitted to the aircraft. In 1960, McDonnell approached the Royal Air Force with its model number 98CJ, which was an F4H-1 (later F-4B) with various modifications, including the installation of the Spey Mk.101 turbofan. McDonnell continued studies, proposing afterburning Mk.101 engines in 1962, while trials of an F-4B fitted with an extendable nose wheel oleo took place aboard 1486:, were also converted between 1974 and 1976. 111 Squadron, which had been the first unit to use the FGR.2 as an interceptor, converted to the FG.1 version in 1979 following the transfer of the RN's remaining airframes to the RAF. The Phantom subsequently served as the RAF's primary interceptor for over a decade until the introduction into service of the Panavia Tornado F.3 in 1987. 1845:, although there were minor differences. The FG.1 was initially fitted with the Mark 201 version of the Rolls-Royce Spey, while the FGR.2 had the Mark 202; the Mark 201 had an unacceptable time lag between throttle movement and engine response, which was remedied in the 202. The 201 was eventually upgraded to the Mark 203 version, which had a modified control system for the 1445:, which could fill the RAF tactical strike and reconnaissance missions: the Jaguar was introduced into service in 1974, and led to a re-think of the Phantom's role as, at the same time, the limitations of the Lightning as an interceptor were becoming more apparent. The conversion of the RAF's FGR.2 squadrons to operate the Jaguar, combined with its procurement of the 2780:

Kent, and one of only two remaining complete examples, with the ultimate goal of displaying it in its original RAF markings. The other planned restoration is of XT597, one of the two pre-production FG.1 aircraft that was used for its entire career by the A&AEE. Upon restoration, this will form part of the BPAG's collection.

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thanks to the conversion of F-4M squadrons to the Tornado, the RAF were able to transfer the best of its remaining FGR.2s to 74 Squadron, which meant that the F.3 was able to be withdrawn in January 1991. One of the last major tasks for the F.3 came in August 1990, when 74 Squadron provided aircraft to operate as

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more reliable than the derived AN/AWG-11 and AN/AWG-12 units in the FG.1 and FGR.2. From 1978, the Skyflash AAM, derived from the AIM-7 Sparrow, began to be delivered to RAF Phantom units, and was used concurrently with the Sparrow; all three UK Phantom variants were eventually fitted to operate the Skyflash.

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In October 2019, the British Phantom Aviation Group (BPAG) announced plans to restore two of the remaining Phantoms not on public display, with the aim of finding display locations for them. In partnership with the 74 Squadron Association, the BPAG obtained ZE360, a Phantom F.3 stored at Manston in

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Although the RF-4M would have had some advantages, it was discounted as the cost would have been greater, with consequently fewer aircraft purchased, while only those that had been modified would have been able to undertake the reconnaissance mission. Ultimately, the RAF chose the standard F-4M and

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of FG.1 and FGR.2 Phantoms in the mid-1970s, but not to the F.3, which retained the original RWR in fairings on the leading edges of the wings. The F.3 also retained its original AN/AWG-10 radar, which was upgraded to AN/AWG-10B standard as part of the procurement package, making it both clearer and

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Although there were minor differences between the two types of Phantom built for the UK, there were many significant ones between the British Phantoms and those built for the United States. The most obvious was the substitution of the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan for the General Electric J79 turbojet.

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Although the new Phantoms were assigned a British designation as the F.3, to avoid confusion with the incoming Tornado ADV (the definitive version of which was also designated F.3) they were generally referred to as the F-4J(UK). Upon being declared operational, 74 Squadron remained stationed at RAF

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was stationed at Leuchars operating the FGR.2 version of the Phantom, having replaced 23 Squadron there in 1975. In 1979, to save costs resulting from the differences between the FG.1 and FGR.2, the squadron converted to the ex-Navy aircraft and the FGR.2 airframes were distributed to other Phantom

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The British Government ordered four prototypes (two F-4K and two F-4M), together with a pair of pre-production F-4K aircraft. The first UK Phantom, a prototype F-4K (designated YF-4K), initially flew on 27 June 1966 at the McDonnell plant in St. Louis. The second made its first flight on 30 August

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During the early 1960s, aircraft development became increasingly expensive, resulting in major projects often becoming mired in political and economic concerns. The TSR-2 project experienced increasing cost overruns, and the P.1154 was subject to the ongoing inter-service rivalry between the RN and

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The F.3 retained a high degree of American equipment, and was longer, lighter, and faster at altitude. The FG.1 and FGR.2 were broadly identical, with the only significant difference, aside from those already stated, being the ability of the FGR.2 to carry the dedicated reconnaissance pod built by

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Initially, it was intended that Phantoms and Tornados would serve alongside each other. A total of 152 Tornado F.3s were ordered for the RAF, enough to convert four squadrons of Phantoms and two of Lightnings, but insufficient to completely convert every air defence squadron. The intention was to

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had entered refit to accommodate the Phantom in 1967; this involved the ship undergoing a major reconstruction, including several elements to allow operation of the aircraft; the flight deck was increased in area and fully angled to 8½°, the arresting gear was replaced with a new water-spray system

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in the Royal Navy, which led to a reduction in the total order from 140 to 48, with options for another seven. The intention was to form a pair of front-line squadrons, each of twelve aircraft, that would operate from the two remaining, heavily modernised fleet carriers. The remaining 24 aircraft

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of the Harrier was developed. Over the life of the design process, the Sea Harrier's air defence role was augmented by responsibility for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions. In March 1980, 14 months after 892 Naval Air Squadron was decommissioned and its Phantoms handed over to the RAF,

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in 1969, when the F-4K was repeatedly quicker off the deck than the F-4J used by the Americans. It was less efficient at higher altitudes, the British Phantoms lacking speed compared to J79-powered versions owing to the increased drag of the re-designed fuselage. This discrepancy became apparent

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alongside F-4M Phantoms of 56 Squadron. When they were procured, the fifteen airframes were expected to have a five-year service lifespan; ultimately, the F.3 was retained through the transition to the Tornado, which began entering service in 1987, remaining in operation for seven years. In 1990,

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Initially, there was an intention to procure up to 400 aircraft for the RN and the RAF, but the development cost for the changes to accommodate the new engines meant that the per-unit price eventually ended up three times the price of an F-4J. Due to government policy, the budget for the Phantom

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to re-equip 19 and 92 Squadrons, the units stationed in Germany. Further suggestions were that up to 80 F-15s be procured, to replace the Phantom and Lightning squadrons then in service, or even cancel the Tornado entirely and purchase the F-15 with UK adaptations (specifically fitting of the

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more associated with the strike and close air support missions they had originally undertaken. During the late 1970s, the RAF began experimenting with new colours for its air defence units, and 56 Squadron was tasked with trialling proposed new schemes. In October 1978, a Phantom FGR.2 of 56

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for many years, once said that no British aircraft could be considered a success until it was able to match the capabilities of the Phantom. In the RAF and RN, it was the direct replacement in squadron service for four different aircraft types, across nine variants. In turn, the Phantom was

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in the XT range, with a total of 44 production models (20 × FG.1 and 24 × FGR.2), as well as the four prototypes and two pre-production models being given XT serial numbers. The bulk of the UK's specially built Phantoms were delivered with XV serials (94 × FGR.2 and 28 × FG.1), while the two

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Partly as a means of maintaining employment in the British aerospace industry, agreement was reached that major portions of the UK's Phantoms would be built domestically. Hawker Siddeley Aviation was appointed as McDonnell's primary UK partner in January 1965, to be responsible for repair,

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RAF. This led to two wildly differing specifications being submitted for the P.1154 that were impossible to fulfil with a single airframe. In February 1964, the RN withdrew from the P.1154 project, and moved to procure a new fleet air defence interceptor. It eventually selected the

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precipitated a significant change in the industry, as well as cancelling several aircraft under development, the government compelled major aerospace manufacturers to amalgamate using new aircraft contracts as an incentive. As a result, by 1960 two large groups had emerged; the

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were among the initial proposals. Both were dismissed on the grounds of cost and logistical differences, with the proposal solidifying around the idea of obtaining a platform that shared commonality with the existing infrastructure, which led to the plan of obtaining additional

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was too much for only two more years of use, which led to it being retained in service as the RN's sole aircraft carrier. As it was believed that 892 NAS would be the final carrier-based fixed-wing squadron to be commissioned into the FAA, their Phantoms each bore a capital

1020:. At the same time, 767 NAS was disbanded as the RN's Phantom training unit; the squadron had been the joint training unit for both the FAA and the RAF in using the FG.1. In its place, an RAF-operated Phantom Training Flight was established at RAF Leuchars in August 1972. 1806:, largely bringing them into line with the rest of the RAF's Phantoms. Despite modifications to allow them to operate with the rest of the fleet, the F-4Js retained the vast bulk of the equipment they were originally fitted with, even requiring their crews to use American 2141:

Another McDonnell proposal was a variation of the carrier-based Phantom, with the goal of improving catapult performance and lowering approach speeds. The F-4(HL), also known as Model 98HL, was planned as a Spey-powered aircraft with a longer fuselage and wingspan, less

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Although the Phantom was ordered in 1966, the variants that were eventually constructed were not the first to be offered to the UK. McDonnell Aircraft had been conducting studies into the possibility of the Royal Navy using the Phantom on its carriers since 1959.

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The Spey was shorter but wider than the J79, which meant that the British Phantoms' rear fuselage had to be widened by 152 millimetres (6 inches). The position of the afterburner also meant that the rear of the fuselage had to be made deeper. The engine had higher

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In October 1974, 111 Squadron converted from the Lightning to the Phantom FGR.2, becoming the first unit to operate the variant in the air defence role. As more Jaguars were delivered, Phantoms were released enabling existing Lightning squadrons to be converted;

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defence review. This saw the disbanding of 228 Operational Conversion Unit in January 1991, with the Phantom Training Flight, which had previously operated FG.1 training between 1972 and 1978, re-established for twelve months to run refresher courses on the type.

363:. Approximately half of the structure and equipment of the UK's Phantoms was produced by British manufacturers; all the components were then shipped to St Louis for assembly by McDonnell. The changes to the aircraft led to the two variants being given their own 98:, and the F-4M version was procured for the RAF to serve in the tactical strike and reconnaissance roles. In the mid-1980s, a third Phantom variant was obtained when fifteen second-hand F-4J aircraft were purchased to augment the UK's air defences following the 1884:/attack system (removed when the type converted to the air defence role). Additionally, as the FGR.2 was procured to undertake the tactical reconnaissance mission, 30 airframes were specifically wired to allow carriage of the reconnaissance pod developed by 1131:. Following the standing down of the two operational squadrons and the final withdrawal of the type from service, the bulk of the RAF's FG.1 Phantoms were scrapped. The RAF lost eight of their FG.1s in crashes throughout the type's twenty-year service. 4797:◾Royal Navy Hawker-Siddeley/McDonnell-Douglas F-4K Phantom II FG.1, XT598, used for trials installations at HSA Holme and A&AEE, Boscombe Down, then passed to 111 Squadron. Written off on approach to Leuchars this date. - Thursday 23rd Nov, 1978 3975:, a contemporary US Navy aircraft carrier, displaced 81,100 tons, was 1,066 ft long and 253 ft at the beam, and had four catapults; 2 x 276 ft C-7 bow catapults, generating 42,000 ft lb, and 2 x 225 ft C-11 waist catapults, generating 36,000 ft lb. 615:

In 1964, the Phantom was ordered for the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) to serve as the RN's primary fleet air defence aircraft, with a secondary strike capability. It was intended that these aircraft would operate from the decks of four aircraft carriers:

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In the end, the F-15 option was not seriously considered, as it was felt there would not be time or cost savings over the Tornado ADV. The Tornado ultimately replaced the Phantom in four squadrons; the two FG.1 units, plus two FGR.2 units

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to altitude, higher top speed, and longer range. The Spey was more efficient at lower altitudes, and had better acceleration at low speed, giving British Phantoms better range and acceleration, which was shown during the deployment of

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The launch bridle for the Phantom could only be used on that type, and was thus considerably more expensive than those used for other types. As a consequence, bridle catchers were fitted to the ships bow so that the bridles could be

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was scheduled to undergo a similar modernisation. In 1968, the government announced plans to completely phase out fixed-wing aviation in the Royal Navy, decommissioning all of its aircraft carriers by 1972. The intended refit of

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F-4J aircraft were looked at instead, the F-4J being the variant from which the RAF's F-4Ks and F-4Ms were developed, and thus the closest available version to the British aircraft. Fifteen airframes, each with no more than 4,300

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back into power. The new government undertook a defence review, which led to the cancellation of several projects, including both the P.1154 and the TSR-2 in early 1965, which was followed by the publication in February 1966 of

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The Royal Air Force operated the Phantom from a number of bases in the UK, Germany, and the Falkland Islands during its operational service, while the Royal Navy initially based its Phantom units at its main air station at

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The major difference between the F-4J and the British Phantoms was the absence of the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan, the former being fitted with the General Electric J79-10B turbojet. Initially capable of carrying the

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displaced 53,000 tons, with a length of 804 ft and a beam of 171 ft, and had a pair of BS5 / BS5A catapults (bow - 220 ft long; waist - 268 ft long) each capable of generating 30,000 ft lb of force. By comparison,

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prior to their deployment as part of Operation Granby. With a couple of exceptions, all of the RAF's F-4Js were broken up for scrap. One of the 15 airframes was lost in a crash in 1987, killing both crew members.

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units. Upon 111 Squadron's conversion to the FG.1, the Phantom Training Flight, which had been resident at Leuchars since 1972, was disbanded, and responsibility for all Phantom conversion training turned over to

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The F-4J variant, which was then the primary version in service with the USN, was the basis for the UK aircraft, subject to major redesign. The most significant change was the use of the larger and more powerful

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A further proposal came after the order for the F-4M was being finalised, and was a result of the UK's need for an aircraft to perform the tactical reconnaissance role. For this, McDonnell offered two options:

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to allow her to operate the Phantom, twenty airframes that had originally been ordered for the FAA were diverted to the Royal Air Force (RAF) to serve in the air defence role. At the time, the RAF's primary

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The RN was happy with the Phantom as its Sea Vixen replacement, given that the type had been operational in the fleet air defence role with the USN since 1961. USN Phantoms had also successfully undertaken

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and a helmet gun sight. Work began in September 1983, with the rollout of the first completed aircraft in August 1984. Two months later, the first three examples arrived at RAF Wattisham in Suffolk, with

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with a sizable amount of British technology incorporated; the roles undertaken by the Hunter (for which P.1154 was to have been procured) would be undertaken by a further purchase of F-4 Phantoms.

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Although assembled in the United States, the UK's early Phantoms were a special batch built separately with a significant amount of British technology as a means of easing the pressure on the

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strike aircraft from the RAF; the Buccaneer had served alongside the Phantom in the Fleet Air Arm, making it the second time that the two types were withdrawn as a result of the same policy.

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fitted to the FGR.2 did not need a folding radome. It had a better ground mapping mode, to take into account the strike role for which the type was originally procured; allied to a Ferranti

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While the Tornado was in development, the RAF looked at interim measures to replace the Phantom, which had been in service for over a decade by 1980, and was beginning to suffer from

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767 Naval Air Squadron was responsible for all FG.1 training for the Fleet Air Arm and the RAF from 1969 to 1972, when it was replaced by the RAF administered Phantom Training Flight

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for the first time in 1970, with 12 aircraft. The first operational use of the RN's Phantoms had been in 1969, when 892 NAS had embarked for training on the US aircraft carrier

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The original Phantom Training Flight operated as a dedicated FG.1 conversion unit from 1972 to 1978. The second was raised to operate FGR.2 refresher courses from 1991 to 1992

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While undertaking trials aboard US carriers, the higher exhaust temperatures caused by the Spey turbofan led to significant damage to the flight decks of the American ships.

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was a Phantom of 892 NAS on 27 November 1978 during the disembarkation of the air group at the end of the ship's final deployment; the squadron's aircraft were delivered to

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The below list details aircraft that were placed on display after service with the Royal Air Force or Royal Navy. The remaining aircraft were either lost in crashes or

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cancelled sets of airframes (32 × FGR.2 and 7 × FG.1) also received XV numbers. The second-hand examples (15 × F.3) obtained in 1984 received serials in the ZE range.

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Squadron became the first to be painted in the new "air superiority grey" colour (often referred to in the RAF as "barley grey"), combined with small, low-visibility

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McDonnell concluded that more power was needed than the J79 turbojet could provide to operate from the smaller decks of British carriers, and as a result, consulted

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was cancelled, and the options for seven additional FG.1s were taken up. As a consequence, it was decided to further reduce the FAA's Phantom fleet to 28 aircraft.

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was issued in March 1976. The initial plan was for the Tornado to replace the remaining two squadrons of Lightnings, as well as all seven squadrons of Phantoms.

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On 3 June 1980, a Phantom FG.1 of 111 Squadron crashed as a result of the latches securing the radome failing in flight, causing the radome itself to swing open.

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in the tactical reconnaissance role. The aircraft assigned to the two tactical reconnaissance units were fitted with a pod containing four optical cameras, an

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and markings. Although the roundel remained in low-visibility colours, individual squadron markings eventually returned to more observable sizes and colours.

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for low level strike. The RAF Phantom, given the designation FGR.2, was broadly similar to the naval version, with some minor variations in terms of engines,

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At the time of the instigation of the Tornado project in the late 1970s, the RAF had seven squadrons of Phantoms in service - 74 Squadron was formed in 1984.

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were the largest ships in the UK's carrier fleet, some sources have stated that the plan for Phantom operation was to see aircraft obtained for use aboard

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in the wake of major project cancellations. Two variants were initially built for the UK: the F-4K variant was designed from the outset as an air defence

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demonstrator, that could be marketed to both the RAF and RN to fulfil several roles, including close air support, air superiority, and fleet air defence.

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to allow operations from the RN's smaller carriers. To accommodate the larger engines, BAC redesigned and built the entire rear fuselage section. The

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on the small decks of the RN's aircraft carriers. Both variants were fitted with a version of the same avionics package; the FG.1 was fitted with the

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Initially delivered to air defence units in green-grey camouflage (left), the RAF later adopted a pale grey colour scheme for its Phantoms (right).

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When the proposal to purchase additional aircraft to bolster the UK's air defences following the Falklands conflict was first mooted, both the

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At the same time as the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was receiving its first aircraft, the A&AEE had three FG.1s delivered to its 'C' Squadron for

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at the same time as the Phantom, was pulled down onto its tail skid when under tension on the catapult to achieve the requisite 11° attitude.

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McDonnell Douglas proposed a variable geometry version of the Phantom in the mid-1960s, which was offered as a potential Phantom replacement.

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with increased area, and air intakes with auxiliary blow-in doors to increase airflow at low speeds. This proposal was not taken forward.

5782: 2112:. In 1964, the company proposed the model 98FC, which was identical to the F-4D variant, but would have been fitted with the RB.168-25R. 1997:, all to improve the lift and handling characteristics of the aircraft during operation from the much smaller carriers of the Royal Navy. 8085: 5551: 6483: 11182: 9259: 9234: 7757: 3443: 6952: 6407: 11710: 9178: 1423: 7735: 9508: 7934: 5189: 3339: 2072: 1576:

on Cyprus; this was to replace the Tornados that had been originally deployed there on exercise, and were subsequently sent to the

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Following the cancellation of both the TSR-2 and P.1154 programmes, the RAF still needed an aircraft for the long-range strike,

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Performance estimates of the British Phantom compared to its American equivalent indicated that the former had a 30% shorter

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No 74 Squadron reforms at Wattisham with the delivery of the first of the F4J Phantoms, given the RAF designation Phantom F3

6347: 6252: 4870: 4827: 201:. Prior to formation of BAC, English Electric and Vickers were working together on a high-performance strike aircraft, the 11399: 9782: 9633: 9264: 9229: 9196: 1945:

when the F-4J was obtained by the UK in 1984; it was regarded as being the best of the three variants to serve in the RAF.

1466:, the forward-deployed air defence units in Germany, converted in 1976 and 1977 respectively, at the same time moving from 1115:

in 1978, the Phantoms of the FAA were handed over to the RAF and used to form a second squadron at Leuchars. At the time,

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was formed at Leuchars, operating as part of the UK's northern Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) zone alongside the Lightnings of

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procurement was fixed, therefore these costs could not be evened out by a large production run and only 170 were ordered.

11162: 5228: 1536:. In March 1983, 23 Squadron took up the role, remaining stationed there until October 1988, when they were replaced by 7791: 6288: 1974:

for launch from American catapults. The F-4K's nose wheel oleo extended by 40 inches (100 centimetres) to increase the

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The heat from the Spey's afterburners required the installation of special water-cooled jet blast deflectors aboard HMS

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One of the pre-production F-4K airframes was subsequently upgraded to a full production model for operational service.

859:(700P NAS), which was to serve as the Intensive Flying Trials Unit. Upon completion of the successful flight trials, 630:, which would be rebuilt to enable the operation of the aircraft; and at least two planned ships of what was known as 11508: 10134: 9926: 9498: 9434: 9138: 5858: 4649: 3835:

to operate as the UK's independent nuclear deterrent led to one of the ships being deleted from the proposal in 1963.

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was withdrawn from service, leaving no ship in the RN capable of operating the type. The final catapult launch from

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1966. The two pre-production F-4K aircraft were constructed alongside the prototypes, and were initially used for

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Hayward, Keith (2018). "Making a Pig's Ear from a Silk Purse..? 'Anglicising' the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom".

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The Phantom FG.1 and FGR.2 as built were similar, being fitted with broadly the same turbofan jet engines and

11448: 10679: 10360: 9839: 9735: 9661: 9460: 9403: 9171: 4010: 2710: 2273: 162:, in which the existing Hawker Siddeley Group (Hawker, Avro, Gloster, Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft) absorbed 122: 10351: 1478:, taking advantage of the Phantom's superior range over the Lightning. Three other UK based squadrons, 23, 11394: 11142: 11105: 11041: 11016: 10962: 10869: 10356: 10082: 9777: 9618: 9575: 3925: 3720: 2195: 1449:, meant that it was possible to begin transferring Phantoms to operate purely as air defence interceptors. 1088:; and it could carry more missiles (up to eight, compared to two for the Lightning). On 1 September 1969, 139: 9056: 5639: 2574: 1068:

time, and weapons fit. These limitations hampered its effectiveness, especially in long interceptions of

21: 11475: 11431: 11289: 11117: 11100: 10937: 10910: 10814: 10804: 10684: 10659: 10336: 10020: 9985: 9467: 9393: 7199: 7154: 7001: 6794: 5296: 4583: 3010: 2862: 2853: 2736: 1435: 1357: 864: 7037: 6926: 6890: 6461: 5295:. Vol. 82, no. 2787. Iliffe Transport Publications. 9 August 1962. p. 183. Archived from 4718: 4262: 4170: 1921:. To further increase airflow at lower speeds, auxiliary intake doors were fitted on the rear fuselage. 1426:(SACEUR), using weapons supplied by the United States. After initial work-up, 2 Squadron operated from 848:

were to be used to form a training unit, and to provide a reserve pool in the event of aircraft losses.

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that was hinged and able to fold backwards against the aircraft's fuselage to allow for storage in the

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in 1972 as a tactical reconnaissance unit. A further four squadrons were formed under the auspices of

1057: 997: 401:(A&AEE), Ministry of Defence Procurement Executive, Rolls-Royce, and BAC (and later its successor, 328: 106: 52: 48: 8509:

Goodrum, Alastair (January–February 2004). "Down Range: Losses over the Wash in the 1960s and 1970s".

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of the British aircraft, fitted to increase the take-off attitude for operation on the RN's carriers.

1771:, and brought to a standard almost equivalent to the F-4S, the only differences being the absence of 929: 178: 151: 44: 8165:

The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 1998–1999: Their Ships, Aircraft and Systems

5823: 4230: 4169:. Vol. 78, no. 2686. Iliffe & Sons. 2 September 1960. pp. 367–373. Archived from 4009:

in 1978, the Royal Navy was no longer able to operate conventional fixed wing aircraft at sea. The

3115:, 12,140 lbf (54.0 kN) thrust each dry, 20,500 lbf (91 kN) with afterburner 11715: 11611: 11525: 11465: 11377: 11328: 11294: 11130: 11083: 10957: 10834: 10467: 10462: 10103: 9580: 9534: 9164: 7684: 7650: 7392: 3744: 3724: 2334: 1971: 840: 257: 134: 95: 6528: 5593: 4963:

Sturton, Ian (2014). "CVA-01: Portrait of a Missing Link". In Dent, Stephen; Jordan, John (eds.).

4261:. Vol. 96, no. 3161. Iliffe & Sons. 9 October 1969. pp. 570–571. Archived from 3984:

The RB.168-25R was the internal name given by Rolls-Royce to the Mark 201-203 versions of the Spey

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Nicholas, Jack (July 2005). "Big Bangs For A Buck: Britain's Tactical Nuclear Forces 1960–1998".

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British Phantoms: The Phantom FG Mk.1, FGR Mk.2 and F-4J(UK) in Royal Air Force Service 1979–1992

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The standard F-4M fitted with a reconnaissance pod in place of the centreline external fuel tank;

1597: 1561: 1521: 1419: 1353: 265: 5940: 3047: 882:. One aircraft set a record of four hours and 46 minutes for the west to east crossing between 11720: 11404: 11073: 11046: 11031: 11006: 11001: 10974: 10925: 10859: 10854: 10839: 10527: 10329: 10249: 10234: 10179: 9787: 9762: 9757: 9752: 9638: 9570: 9378: 9130: 8241: 8050: 7680: 7646: 7255: 6736: 6567: 6524: 5906: 5790: 5068: 4750: 4022: 4018: 3494: 2849: 2821: 2803: 2669: 2641: 2278: 2272:, which proved the concept of using vertical landing aircraft aboard carriers. As a result, a 2251: 2240: 2176: 2128:

A modified airframe, designated as RF-4M, with the reconnaissance equipment carried internally.

2005: 1633: 1572:, when aircraft from 19 and 92 Squadrons were forward deployed to provide air defence cover at 1190: 868: 860: 856: 460: 218: 210: 198: 25:

The first British Phantom (XT595) on final approach prior to landing at the McDonnell plant in

8093: 5563: 4582:. Vol. 92, no. 3054. Iliffe Transport Publications. pp. 483–487. Archived from 205:, which was intended for long-range, low-level strike missions with conventional and tactical 11694: 11485: 11453: 11362: 11301: 11247: 10567: 10214: 10036: 10005: 9819: 6491: 3823:. By mid-1963, the governments stated intention was one CVA-01 would provide - with refitted 2360: 1490: 1489:

When Phantoms were first delivered to interceptor squadrons, they remained in the grey-green

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systems. All four were delivered to the UK from 1969 to 1970 for continued test work by the

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was introduced into both the air defence (replacing the Phantom) and strike (replacing the

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Not assigned • Unofficial • Assigned to multiple types

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Wattisham, with its F-4J(UK) aircraft forming part of the UK's QRA force for the southern

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Phantom FG.1 (from Fighter/Ground attack, Mark 1), in April 1968. These were assigned to

8: 11623: 11616: 11389: 11350: 11345: 11306: 11257: 11226: 11200: 10932: 10915: 10895: 10734: 10729: 10707: 10629: 10592: 10552: 10477: 10244: 10087: 10067: 9916: 9824: 9628: 8905: 8665: 8468: 8418: 8337: 8195: 8168: 7400: 7342: 4061: 4014: 4003: 3948: 3921: 3908: 3785: 3315: 3033: 3006: 2990: 2978: 2972: 2966: 2960: 2954: 2948: 2935: 2916: 2910: 2904: 2895: 2858: 2827: 2578: 2255: 2224: 2220: 2216: 2212: 2208: 2184: 2098: 2009: 1956: 1929: 1881: 1777: 1603: 1537: 1505: 1493: 1483: 1479: 1471: 1463: 1459: 1446: 1408: 1404: 1400: 1388: 1384: 1371:, which was stood up in August 1968. The Phantom entered operational service as part of 1154: 1128: 1097: 1093: 1089: 1061: 1017: 957: 922: 916: 883: 844: 673: 646: 624: 428: 356: 7942: 5197: 1148: 11367: 11355: 11335: 10764: 10507: 9802: 9608: 8287: 8133: 6968: 6732: 5327: 5115: 5005: 4499: 4412: 4371: 3670: 3657: 2929: 2889: 2831: 2659: 2254:

Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft undertook initial landings aboard

2191: 1849:, allowing it to light faster and enable power to be applied quickly in the event of a 1820: 1792: 1772: 1553: 1525: 1396: 1376: 1372: 1127:

Both 43 and 111 Squadrons retained the FG.1 until 1989, when they converted to the new

1101: 960:, intended to symbolise their place at the end of the RN's era of fixed-wing aviation. 386: 299: 241: 171: 147: 26: 5269: 1364:

and structure relating to its use as a land-based rather than carrier-based aircraft.

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led to a reprieve for the Fleet Air Arm, as it was decided that the cost of refitting

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Bases utilised by Phantom squadrons of the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Air Force (RAF)

3271: 2882: 2395: 2303: 2266: 2265:(which subsequently became the Harrier), conducted a series of extensive trials from 1963: 1850: 1638: 1349: 1195: 1069: 978: 791: 465: 402: 252: 190: 72: 9712: 7616: 7590: 7535: 7509: 7454: 7428: 6151: 1418:

Along with their conventional strike role, 14, 17, and 31 Squadrons were assigned a

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The requirements for the intended force of four aircraft carriers meant that five

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There were initial plans for as many as four CVA-01 aircraft carriers, replacing

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external pod, which allowed all of its aircraft to perform all designated roles.

2001: 1986: 1975: 1949: 1877: 1854: 1824: 1659: 1213: 902: 891: 699: 656: 617: 488: 367:, the FAA version being designated as the F-4K and the RAF version as the F-4M. 352: 159: 76: 64: 843:, the government cancelled the two new carriers, and begin a gradual rundown of 393:

and deck landing trials, and the second was primarily for testing the radar and

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As the Phantom continued in service, other changes were made, most notably the

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of an aircraft carrier; the system was designed to be integrated with both the

1475: 1442: 1081: 908: 651: 318: 209:, as well as tactical reconnaissance. Hawker Siddeley was also developing the 206: 10052: 5238: 5166: 4525:

Hobbs, David (December 2014). "HMS Victorious: The Highly Adaptable Carrier".

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British, French and Chinese Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Weapons Databook, Vol. V

8833: 8579: 8520: 7036:(Report). McDonnell Douglas Aviation. 1 July 1974. p. 93. Archived from 6925:(Report). McDonnell Douglas Aviation. 1 July 1974. p. 83. Archived from 6889:(Report). McDonnell Douglas Aviation. 1 July 1974. p. 66. Archived from 6790: 6120:. Battle Atlas of the Falklands War 1982 by Land, Sea and Air. Archived from 5754: 3969: 3547: 3502: 3471: 3458: 3416: 3398: 3174:

in fuselage recesses plus 2 × Sparrow / Skyflash on underwing pylons and 4 ×

3167: 2807: 2630: 2589: 2102: 1807: 1785: 1545: 1517: 1509: 1427: 1380: 1228: 887: 483: 186: 99: 60: 2163: 1012:, Scotland where, during the periods when it was not embarked, it undertook 309:

maintenance, design and modification work on Phantoms for the RAF and RN at

11589: 11323: 11051: 10714: 10689: 10674: 10669: 10472: 10184: 10163: 9348: 7000:(Report). McDonnell Aircraft. 1 August 1966. pp. 44–49. Archived from 4578: 4440: 4165: 3429: 3296: 2725: 2634: 2611: 2097:

about whether the RB-168 Spey turbofan, then in development for use in the

1983: 1577: 1573: 1498: 1105: 1032: 1005: 227: 167: 8881:. British Aviation Research Group / Nostalgair / The Aviation Hobby Shop. 2746:

XV497 — Bentwaters Cold War Museum, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, England.

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F-4K alongside an F-4J of the US Navy. This shows the extended nosewheel

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The first batch of F-4 Phantoms produced for the United Kingdom received

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Planforms for the single-seat RAF and two-seat RN variants of the P.1154.

194: 182: 5710:"Clydeside carnage: the battered remains of RAF Leuchars' Phantom fleet" 5009: 4993: 1441:

During the 1970s, France and the UK were developing a new aircraft, the

11596: 11562: 10952: 10829: 10799: 10779: 10702: 10664: 10263: 8553:

From East of Suez to the Eastern Atlantic: British Naval Policy 1964–70

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English Electric Canberra: The History and Development of a Classic Jet

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from 1967 to 1970 cost approximately £32 million. The planned refit of

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1,386 mph (2,231 km/h, 1,204 kn) at 40,000 ft (12,190 m)

2758:, Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England; painted in USN 2718: 2203:

radar developed for the Tornado, and the Skyflash air-to-air missile).

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role, while the Royal Navy (RN) sought an aircraft to assume the fleet

125:

jet combat aircraft in service with the RAF and FAA. At the time, the

56: 8635:

British Aircraft Carriers: Design, Development & Service Histories

1755:, were selected from among the best of the ex-USN F-4Js stored at the 10794: 10597: 8980: 8724: 8488:

The Phantom in Focus: A Navigator's Eye on Britain's Cold War Warrior

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to bring her to a similar standard was estimated to cost £15 million.

2714: 1990: 1873: 1077: 1036: 202: 7994: 5783:"The Wattisham Chronicles – Part five: Phantastic Phantom's arrival" 3831:- a three carrier force until 1980. However, the procurement of the 422: 8901: 8869: 8760: 8737: 8688: 8661: 8638: 8615: 8592: 8464: 8414: 8333: 8310: 8264: 8191: 7338: 5939:. The National Archives. p. 5. DEFE 11/470 E30. Archived from 3171: 3112: 1970:

that extended by 20 inches (51 centimetres) to provide the correct

1842: 1796: 1569: 1549: 1361: 1352:, and reconnaissance roles. Two aircraft types were ordered - the 1001: 817:

used primarily during absence of other ships due to reconstruction

756:

major reconstruction 1950–58 to allow operation of modern aircraft

360: 348: 341: 9156: 7198:(3625). IPC Transport Press: 935. 9 September 1978. Archived from 7153:(3624). IPC Transport Press: 727. 2 September 1978. Archived from 928:

to accommodate the Phantom's higher weight and landing speed, and

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Rhapsody in Blue: An RAF Fighter Pilot's Life During the Cold War

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XV401 — Bentwaters Cold War Museum, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.

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s first three-year commission, 892 NAS, which had initially used

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and water-cooled JBDs were fitted. Once this work was complete,

394: 390: 322: 142:(BAC), formed by the amalgamation of the aircraft activities of 10290: 9100: 9077: 9030: 9007: 8937: 8806: 8783: 8701: 8533: 8491: 8387: 8360: 8089: 7562: 7295: 6032:"Tornado F.3: Tremblers' farewell – the end of the Tornado F.3" 4968: 3907:

Options for Change also saw the withdrawal from service of the

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Whitworth Gloster Aircraft (originally formed by the merger of

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on centreline pylon with up to 1,200 rounds (RAF aircraft only)

2729: 1914: 1870: 1862: 1858: 1742:

In 1982, following the deployment of a Phantom squadron to the

631: 221: 8043:"McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (Nose section only) - Weaponry" 7760:. City of Norwich Aviation Museum. 24 May 2012. Archived from 7085:"The F-4 Phantom's manufacturer wanted to give it swing-wings" 6251:

Tom King, Secretary of State for Defence (25 July 1990).

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The RN received its first F-4K Phantoms, which were given the

8683:

Jackson, Paul (1988). "Farewell Lightning, welcome Tornado".

7114:

Simpson, R.C. (1978). "Tornado means trouble...for WARPAC!".

5196:. Chichester High School Old Boys Association. Archived from 4072:, and assumed responsibility for all Phantom training in 1978 2800:

Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE)

2759: 2551: 1108:, it was replaced at Leuchars by the RN Phantoms of 892 NAS. 1085: 953: 389:

of the various systems to be fitted. The first was used for

105:

The Phantom entered service with both the FAA and the RAF in

2867:

Phantom Training Flight – Operational Conversion Unit (RAF)

355:

multi-mode radar carried by the F-4J was to be procured and

11653: 10272: 8966:. Chief of Naval Operations. pp. 36–39. Archived from 8719:

Macfadyen, Ian (1992). "Phantoms over the South Atlantic".

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Task Force - Untold Stories of the Heroes of the Royal Navy

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Wilson, Harold (7 October 1975). "Up, up and almost away".

4131:"British Aviation 1952-1962: A Golden Era and Dashed Hopes" 3728: 3198: 2770: 2235:

In the 1970s, the RN was developing what was known as the '

1009: 878:, a competition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 5680:"RAF Leuchars saying farewell to Treble One's Tornado F3s" 3204:

Mix of 500lb, 750lb and 1000lb free-fall or retarded bombs

2297:

replaced in squadron service by three different aircraft.

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was formed as the first operational Sea Harrier squadron.

133:, and designs from several companies were in service. The 4037:

111 Squadron converted from the FGR.2 to the FG.1 in 1979

3258: 1885: 1516:

to provide air cover for the RAF's operations during the

7728:"Legendary F4 Phantom jet fighter comes ashore in Larne" 6759:

Seider, Michael (March 1975). "Yank in the Royal Navy".

6642:. 41 Squadron Association. 30 April 2017. Archived from 4994:"Future Carrier Aviation options: A British perspective" 6261:. United Kingdom: House of Commons. col. 468–486. 4096:

74 Squadron converted from the F.3 to the FGR.2 in 1991

3898:

Increased development costs and devaluation of sterling

2655:, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England – not on public display. 2088: 1047:

Following the cancellation of the planned refit of HMS

8330:

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4315:. Hawker Association: 4–5. Summer 2013. Archived from 3696:

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in Australian service

264:

was selected, with the intention that the RAF procure

11666: 10222: 6378:"McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom II Aircraft Data" 5893: 5891: 5753:. Corsair Publishing. 3 December 2019. Archived from 4558:. House of Commons. 4 August 1965. col. 310–311. 1917:

to be enlarged by 20%, with a consequent increase in

6295:. Wolverhampton Aviation Group. 2016. Archived from 4877:. Wolverhampton Aviation Group. 2016. Archived from 4834:. Wolverhampton Aviation Group. 2016. Archived from 1100:. In 1972, when 11 Squadron was redeployed to join 894:

outside London, a record that stood for five years.

7335:

Best of Breed: The Hunter in Fighter Reconnaissance

6663: 6661: 5061:"McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (nose section only)" 4717:. National Museum of the Royal Navy. Archived from 1387:was formed in September the same year, followed by 9024: 8932:Richardson, Doug (1984). "Chapter 3: Propulsion". 8461:Phantom in the Cold War: RAF Wildenrath, 1977–1992 7391: 6114:"Part 15. Royal Air Force – role & operations" 5925: 5888: 4934: 4505:on 6 October 2015 – via axfordsabode.org.uk. 4411: 3246:AN/ARN-91 TACAN bearing/distance navigation system 7069: 7067: 4345:. Hinckley, UK: Midland Publishing. p. 121. 1552:saw the Phantom withdrawn from service under the 867:. This was followed at the end of March 1969 by 399:Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment 11702: 6954:Turbofan and Turbojet Engines: database handbook 6658: 6454:"F-4J(UK) Phantoms: Vietnam Vets in RAF Service" 6408:"Concise History of RAF Phantom F4s (All Marks)" 6219:Jackson, Paul (1985). "A refurbished umbrella". 6077: 2243:helicopters. Almost as soon as the first ship, 129:was still the major provider of aircraft to the 8284:A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware 8261:British Secret Projects: Jet Bombers Since 1949 6075: 6073: 6071: 6069: 6067: 6065: 6063: 6061: 6059: 6057: 5528: 5526: 5524: 5522: 5520: 5518: 5516: 5514: 5512: 5510: 5508: 5506: 5504: 5502: 5500: 5498: 5496: 5494: 5492: 5490: 5488: 5486: 5484: 5482: 5480: 5478: 5476: 5474: 4343:British Secret Projects: Jet Bombers since 1949 4092: 4090: 1799:(a British development of the Sparrow) and the 1795:(AAM), they were soon made compatible with the 1544:retain a pair of UK based Phantom squadrons at 1023:The Phantom served in the FAA until 1978, when 9861:F-4K Phantom · F-4M Phantom · F-4J(UK) Phantom 8923:Rawlings, John (1985). "The Tigers are back". 8898:The Royal Air Force in the Cold War, 1950–1970 8879:British Military Aircraft Serials and Markings 8154:Archer, Bob (1992). "Sunset for the Phantom". 7064: 5472: 5470: 5468: 5466: 5464: 5462: 5460: 5458: 5456: 5454: 5041: 5039: 5037: 5035: 4738: 4736: 4387: 4375:. Fort Scott, Kansas. 27 April 1967. p. 3 4277: 2285:Aircraft replaced by and replacing the Phantom 863:was commissioned in January 1969 as the FAA's 332:A pre-production F-4K (XT597) of the A&AEE 10337: 9698: 9172: 9025:Thornborough, Anthony; Davies, Peter (1994). 6283: 6281: 6008:Fricker, John (1980). "The RAF looks ahead". 5872: 5870: 5665: 5663: 5661: 5659: 5657: 5413: 5411: 4689:Hobbs, David (2008). "British F-4 Phantoms". 4033: 4031: 3142:1,750 mi (2,816 km, 1,520 nmi) 2079: 1836: 1757:Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center 1076:bombers and reconnaissance aircraft over the 831:to avoid extensive damage to the flight deck. 313:. Further work was delegated to BAC, at its 8977:Fleet Air Arm Fixed-Wing Aircraft Since 1946 8828:. Vol. 69, no. 1. pp. 45–49. 8658:The British Carrier Strike Fleet: After 1945 7847: 7845: 7713: 7711: 7556: 7474: 7472: 6865: 6863: 6823: 6821: 6777:Burns, J.G.; Edwards, M. (14 January 1971). 6776: 6763:. Chief of Naval Operations. pp. 22–26. 6709: 6707: 6630: 6628: 6435: 6433: 6333: 6331: 6329: 6327: 6325: 6323: 6054: 5981: 5979: 5741: 5739: 5737: 5735: 5342: 5340: 4921: 4919: 4865: 4863: 4861: 4859: 4857: 4855: 4853: 4822: 4820: 4818: 4816: 4814: 4439: 4087: 3015:Phantom Training Flight – Refresher Training 2767:Defence Fire Training and Development Centre 2621:, Somerset, England – stored not on display. 2261:, while three years later, a pre-production 2194:; one proposal was the lease or purchase of 177:At this time, the RAF wished to replace the 8864:Peacock, Lindsay (1990). "For F4 read F3". 8215:British Naval Aviation: The First 100 Years 6447: 6445: 6173: 6171: 6169: 5546: 5544: 5451: 5320:HMS Ark Royal 1976-1978 The Last Commission 5032: 4909: 4907: 4905: 4733: 4612: 4610: 4608: 4606: 4604: 2581:, Suffolk, England – not on public display. 1892:Between British Phantoms and other Phantoms 10344: 10330: 9705: 9691: 9179: 9165: 9094: 8974: 8931: 7319: 7317: 7315: 6833:Modern Naval Vessel Design Evaluation Tool 6723: 6721: 6719: 6278: 6205: 6203: 6201: 6003: 6001: 5867: 5654: 5408: 5346: 5142: 5140: 5138: 5136: 5134: 5132: 5130: 5128: 5101: 5099: 4115: 4113: 4028: 3650: 1759:(colloquially known as "The Boneyard") at 8800: 8777: 8718: 8550: 8188:The Fighting Cocks: 43 (Fighter) Squadron 7899: 7881: 7872: 7863: 7842: 7833: 7815: 7806: 7708: 7699: 7469: 6860: 6851: 6818: 6809: 6772: 6770: 6704: 6625: 6430: 6320: 6089:. 74 Squadron Association. Archived from 5985: 5976: 5960: 5958: 5732: 5626: 5624: 5622: 5620: 5337: 4916: 4850: 4811: 4703: 4300: 4298: 3731:both merged with Hawker Siddeley in 1963. 2607:, Norfolk, England (cockpit section only) 1643:Naval Air Rework Facility (Refurbishment) 1424:Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe 121:began the process of replacing its early 9071: 9001: 8922: 8823: 8485: 8458: 8126:HMS Ark Royal 1970–73 commissioning book 7917: 7908: 7854: 7565:, England: Fonthill Media. p. 157. 7217: 7177: 7175: 6442: 6250: 6166: 5810: 5808: 5541: 5381: 5379: 5108:HMS Ark Royal 1970–73 commissioning book 4902: 4684: 4682: 4680: 4678: 4676: 4674: 4672: 4601: 4509: 4474: 4080: 4078: 4057: 4055: 4045: 4043: 3958: 3042: 2162: 1948:The small size of the aircraft carriers 1895: 1470:, which was the closest RAF base to the 822: 327: 226: 20: 8895: 8863: 8682: 8569: 8508: 8327: 8313:, UK: Casemate Publishers. p. 43. 8304: 8258: 7932: 7890: 7332: 7312: 7113: 7082: 6716: 6451: 6218: 6198: 6007: 5998: 5776: 5774: 5772: 5560:Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust 5125: 5096: 5055: 5053: 5051: 4962: 4492:HMS Hermes 1962-1964 commissioning book 4340: 4110: 3883: 3881: 3879: 3877: 3240:Marconi ARI18228 Radar Warning Receiver 1857:, which differed primarily in having a 1583: 1560:As part of the gradual run down of the 638:UK aircraft carrier fleet in the 1960s 290:. During her 1966 Far East deployment, 11703: 9964: 9550:Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment 9117: 8954: 8876: 8840: 8754: 8731: 8381: 8354: 8212: 8185: 8153: 7289: 7223: 6767: 6758: 5955: 5617: 5420:"McDonnell Phantom in British service" 5354:for the Royal Navy (6 November 1968). 5352:Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State 5262:HMS Eagle 1969-1970 commissioning book 4991: 4568: 4295: 4199:. Science Museum Group. Archived from 4128: 3556: 3373: 3057:Aircraft of the Royal Navy since 1945, 2482: 2171:In the early 1970s, the RAF issued an 2066: 1993:, and increased flap and leading edge 684:803 ft 5 in (244.88 m) 374: 10325: 9686: 9473:List of equipment of the RAF Regiment 9160: 8655: 8632: 8609: 8589:Aircraft of the Royal Navy since 1945 8586: 8435: 8384:USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II 8281: 8235: 8162: 8005:from the original on 22 February 2022 7935:"Two British Phantoms to be restored" 7172: 6957:. Éditions Élodie Roux. p. 436. 6265:from the original on 29 October 2021. 6111: 5933:"Tactical Nuclear Weapons. 1971–1972" 5844: 5805: 5533:"Royal Air Force Phantom squadrons". 5385: 5376: 5187: 4688: 4669: 4569:Wilson, Michael (21 September 1967). 4524: 4480:Thornborough and Davies 1994, p. 260, 4075: 4052: 4040: 3941: 3540: 3409: 3391: 3281:sideways looking reconnaissance radar 2610:XV582 — South Wales Aviation Museum, 1134: 839:of Phantoms would be needed. In the 10367:fighter designations 1924–1962, and 9667: 8695: 8527: 8357:USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II 8244:, Wiltshire, UK: The Crowood Press. 7975:from the original on 20 January 2022 6950: 6509: 5986:Braybrook, Ray (1981). "Lightning". 5769: 5417: 5048: 4802: 3874: 3355: 3325:Phantom bases in the United Kingdom 3083:38 ft 4.5 in (11.7 m) 2565:, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, England. 2089:Other proposed Spey-powered Phantoms 1343: 985:; during the initial launches from 915:from the Spey turbofans, the ship's 408: 9374:Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service 9186: 8957:"Ark Royal: Pride of Great Britain" 8555:. Farnham, UK: Ashgate Publishing. 8408: 7933:Winston, George (15 October 2019). 7784:"Black Mike heading to South Wales" 5590:Fleet Air Arm Officer's Association 4935:Peter Thorneycroft (30 July 1963). 3632: 3524: 3077:57 ft 7 in (17.55 m) 2732:– stored and not on public display. 2219:, and the two Germany based units ( 1153:A Royal Air Force Phantom FGR.2 of 94:to be operated by the FAA from the 13: 9614:Combined Cadet Force (RAF section) 9055:. 15 November 2012. Archived from 8411:Pegasus - The Heart of the Harrier 8221:, Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing. 8001:. British Phantom Aviation Group. 7971:. 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Archived from 7298:, England: Headline. p. 92. 6414:. The Phantomeers. Archived from 5372:from the original on 1 June 2023. 5188:Snook, Colin (19 December 2016). 4650:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum 4306:"The rise and fall of the P.1154" 4002:Following the decommissioning of 3701:F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators 3089:16 ft 1 in (4.9 m) 2863:Operational Conversion Unit (RAF) 2854:Operational Conversion Unit (FAA) 2685:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum 2185:Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) 1876:nuclear weapon as required. The 1602:A Royal Air Force Phantom F.3 of 1504:In May 1982, three Phantoms from 681:53,000 long tons (54,000 t) 67:(RAF) in several roles including 11711:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II 11688: 11676: 9720:military aircraft and spacecraft 9666: 9530:Assistant Chief of the Air Staff 9137:. pp. 42–51. Archived from 8438:Wrecks and Relics – 24th edition 8117: 8108: 8078: 8069: 8035: 8026: 8017: 7987: 7957: 7926: 7824: 7776: 7750: 7720: 7665: 7631: 7605: 7579: 7550: 7524: 7498: 7443: 7417: 7385: 7359: 7326: 7283: 7274: 7236: 7183:"F-15s for the Royal Air Force?" 7130: 7107: 7076: 7055: 7019: 6983: 6944: 6908: 6872: 6752: 6743: 6731:(Information plaque in museum). 6695: 6636:"The Phantom FGR2 EMI Recce Pod" 6595: 6586: 6552: 6543: 6476: 6400: 6370: 6358:from the original on 7 July 2024 6340: 6311: 6269: 6244: 5780: 5716:. 30 August 2013. 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Archived from 4011:British Aerospace Sea Harrier 2711:Royal Air Force Museum London 2196:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagles 2073:military serial registrations 1831: 945:The 1970 change of government 725:major reconstruction 1959–64 610: 379: 112: 9049:"RAF and FAA Phantom losses" 8877:Pettit, Martin, ed. (1983). 8704:, UK: Aerospace Publishing. 8132:. p. 76. Archived from 8047:National Cold War Exhibition 7677:National Cold War Exhibition 7643:National Cold War Exhibition 7252:National Cold War Exhibition 6673:National Cold War Exhibition 6564:National Cold War Exhibition 6521:National Cold War Exhibition 5903:National Cold War Exhibition 5268:. p. 35. Archived from 5165:. 1 May 1969. Archived from 5114:. p. 75. Archived from 5065:National Cold War Exhibition 5029:Hobbs 2013, p. 237, 267, 293 4747:National Cold War Exhibition 4695:. Vol. 74, no. 5. 4498:. p. 19. Archived from 4253:"Lessons of the TSR.2 story" 4103: 3769:XV604 – XV610 were cancelled 2783: 1937:to the Mediterranean aboard 1761:Davis–Monthan Air Force Base 140:British Aircraft Corporation 7: 9399:RAF Mountain Rescue Service 9394:RAF Search and Rescue Force 9033:, UK: Weidenfeld Military. 8934:Modern Fighting Aircraft F4 8803:Britain's Cold War Fighters 8698:Phantom Spirit in the Skies 8641:, UK: Seaforth Publishing. 8618:, UK: Seaforth Publishing. 8282:Chant, Christopher (2013). 8238:TSR2: Britain's Lost Bomber 7138:"RAF faces the fighter gap" 6829:"Catapults & Ski Ramps" 6348:"McDonnell F-4S Phantom II" 5326:. p. 6. 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(2016). 8290:, UK: Routledge Revival. 8171:: Naval Institute Press. 7393:Barrymore-Halpenny, Bruce 5853:: Schiffer. p. 278. 5820:Wattisham Heritage Museum 4937:"Defence (Carrier Force)" 4808:Petit et al 1983, p. 172. 3833:Polaris ballistic missile 3674: 3669: 3620: 3601: 3512: 3488: 3475: 3470: 3433: 3428: 3343: 3324: 2470: 2467: 2459: 2456: 2453: 2441: 2414: 2394: 2381: 2378: 2375: 2372: 2359: 2211:and 29 Squadrons), while 1722: 1704: 1686: 1678: 1673: 1665: 1655: 1647: 1632: 1624: 1616: 1611: 1595: 1590: 1562:RAF's presence in Germany 1508:were forward deployed to 1294: 1276: 1258: 1250: 1245: 1241:XV520 – XV551 (cancelled) 1227: 1219: 1209: 1201: 1189: 1181: 1167: 1162: 1146: 1141: 594:RAF: 30 January 1990 578: 560: 530: 522: 517: 495: 479: 471: 459: 451: 445:Fleet air defence fighter 441: 436: 420: 415: 294:was able to successfully 240:then in service with the 179:English Electric Canberra 9634:RAF Football Association 9535:Air Member for Personnel 9255:Schools / Training units 9095:Winchester, Jim (2010). 8975:Sturtivant, Ray (2004). 8940:, UK: Salamander Books. 8755:Martin, Patrick (2013). 8732:Martin, Patrick (2012). 8486:Gledhill, David (2012). 8459:Gledhill, David (2017). 8307:Phantom from the Cockpit 8158:. 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Archived from 4539:McLelland 2016, p. 368 4429:. col. 1171–1297. 4341:Buttler, Tony (2003). 3495:North Rhine-Westphalia 3201:68mm unguided rockets; 3051: 2850:767 Naval Air Squadron 2822:892 Naval Air Squadron 2796:Testing and evaluation 2670:Solway Aviation Museum 2554:following withdrawal. 2279:800 Naval Air Squadron 2252:Hawker Siddeley P.1127 2241:anti-submarine warfare 2177:variable-geometry wing 2168: 2006:Radar Warning Receiver 1905: 1728:; 33 years ago 1710:; 40 years ago 1692:; 39 years ago 1491:disruptive colouration 1436:sideways looking radar 1300:; 31 years ago 1282:; 57 years ago 1264:; 56 years ago 911:. As a result of the 869:892 Naval Air Squadron 861:767 Naval Air Squadron 832: 596:; 34 years ago 584:; 45 years ago 566:; 58 years ago 548:; 55 years ago 536:; 56 years ago 353:Westinghouse AN/AWG-10 333: 262:General Dynamics F-111 232: 199:de Havilland Sea Vixen 30: 11656:" • 9435:RAF Volunteer Reserve 8896:Proctor, Ian (2014). 8763:: Double Ugly Books. 8740:: Double Ugly Books. 8656:Hobbs, David (2020). 8633:Hobbs, David (2013). 8610:Hobbs, David (2009). 8587:Hobbs, David (1982). 8528:Hale, Julian (2018). 8328:Darling, Kev (2012). 8032:Gledhill 2012, p. 186 7290:Parker, John (2003). 6951:Roux, Élodie (2007). 6317:Macfadyen 1992, p. 64 6289:"Serials in range ZE" 6275:Gledhill 2017, p. 413 6209:Darling 2012, p. 189. 5973:Williams 2016, p. 166 5230:Phantoms on HMS Eagle 5190:"Brian Davies AFC RN" 4871:"Serials in range XV" 4828:"Serials in range XT" 3602:Phantom bases in the 3050: 3043:Specifications (F-4K) 2490:Preserved UK Phantoms 2173:Air Staff Requirement 2166: 1928:distance, 20% faster 1899: 1280:17 February 1967 1074:Soviet Naval Aviation 826: 801:(27,000 metric tons) 771:(29,200 metric tons) 740:(36,100 metric tons) 712:811 ft 5 in 709:(55,000 metric tons) 331: 274:touch-and-go landings 258:a defence white paper 238:McDonnell F-4 Phantom 230: 24: 11633:Related designations 11271:Tri-service sequence 10021:C-17 Globemaster III 9468:List of RAF missiles 9451:List of RAF aircraft 9369:RAF Medical Services 9354:RAF Chaplains Branch 8409:Dow, Andrew (2014). 8213:Benbow, Tim (2011). 8163:Baker, A.D. (1998). 7191:Flight International 7146:Flight International 7043:on 21 September 2022 7034:AviationArchives.net 6932:on 21 September 2022 6923:AviationArchives.net 6896:on 21 September 2022 6887:AviationArchives.net 6783:Flight International 6592:Gledhill 2012, p. 89 6464:on 27 September 2021 6337:Rawlings 1985, p. 33 6083:"The Way of the 'J'" 5937:Nuclear-Weapons.info 5876:Gledhill 2017, p. 18 5747:"Aircraft histories" 5566:on 13 September 2022 5292:Flight International 5249:– via YouTube. 5177:– via YouTube. 4925:Beedle 2011, p. 197. 4715:Fleet Air Arm Museum 4471:Proctor 2014, p. 122 4461:. col. 239–254. 4447:(22 February 1966). 4258:Flight International 4227:BAE Systems Heritage 2563:Fleet Air Arm Museum 2237:through-deck cruiser 2017:UK versions compared 1726:31 January 1991 1690:19 October 1984 1591:F-4J(UK) Phantom F.3 1584:F-4J(UK) Phantom F.3 1298:1 November 1992 1014:Quick Reaction Alert 917:jet blast deflectors 346:General Electric J79 131:British Armed Forces 11539:Covert designations 11220:Fighter, multiplace 10884:Fighter (1948–1962) 10386:Pursuit (1924–1948) 9856:F-4E Phantom (RAAF) 9629:RAF Benevolent Fund 9564:symbols and uniform 9197:Ministry of Defence 9103:, UK: Amber Books. 8970:on 1 November 2021. 8964:Naval Aviation News 8436:Ellis, Ken (2014). 8169:Annapolis, Maryland 8057:on 1 September 2018 7965:"F-4K (FG.1) XT597" 7887:Ellis 2014, p. 153. 7878:Ellis 2014, p. 177. 7869:Ellis 2014, p. 270. 7851:Ellis 2014, p. 217. 7839:Ellis 2014, p. 258. 7821:Ellis 2014, p. 138. 7812:Ellis 2014, p. 212. 7717:Ellis 2014, p. 222. 7705:Ellis 2014, p. 209. 7205:on 12 November 2012 7160:on 18 February 2019 6869:Davies 2016, p. 14. 6797:on 11 February 2018 6761:Naval Aviation News 6701:Davies 2016, p. 24. 6439:Davies 2016, p. 30. 6418:on 24 February 2017 6195:Jackson 1988, p. 61 6186:Peacock 1990, p. 18 5964:Norris 1994, p. 64. 5943:on 16 November 2022 5845:Logan, Don (1998). 5669:Jackson 1988, p. 62 5390:. London, England: 4913:Davies 2016, p. 31. 4899:Caygill 2005, p. 44 4292:Burke 2010, p. 274. 3721:Armstrong Whitworth 3675:May 1985 – Jun 1992 3615:Oct 1982 – May 1985 3594:Dec 1976 – Jan 1992 3581:Jun 1970 – Jun 1976 3507:Dec 1970 – Feb 1976 3476:Nov 1975 – Sep 1992 3463:May 1969 – Apr 1987 3434:Sep 1969 – Jan 1990 3335:Apr 1968 – Sep 1972 3304: 3099:Max takeoff weight: 3007:No. 64 (R) Squadron 2859:No. 64 (R) Squadron 2769:, Manston Airport, 2756:American Air Museum 2721:), London, England. 2662:, Suffolk, England. 2596:, Northern Ireland. 2483:Aircraft on display 2434:two (43 Sqn 54 Sqn) 2099:Blackburn Buccaneer 2067:Aircraft production 2010:vertical stabiliser 1913:which required the 1882:inertial navigation 1793:air-to-air missiles 1708:10 August 1984 1612:General information 1447:Blackburn Buccaneer 1262:23 August 1968 1163:General information 1018:No. 43 Squadron RAF 884:Floyd Bennett Field 853:British designation 845:fixed-wing aviation 639: 437:General information 375:Operational history 357:built under licence 247:In October 1964, a 11658:1919–1924 sequence 10083:XH-20 Little Henry 9783:F-15E Strike Eagle 9609:Air Training Corps 9525:Chief of Air Staff 9389:RAF Music Services 8849:: Westview Press. 8696:Lake, Jon (1992). 8536:, UK: Bloomsbury. 8114:Wright 2018, p. 45 8075:Wright 2018, p. 50 7939:War History Online 7923:Ellis 2014, p. 90. 7914:Ellis 2014, p. 24. 7905:Ellis 2014, p. 29. 7860:Ellis 2014, p. 41. 7830:Davies 2016, p. 53 7738:on 12 October 2022 7538:on 2 February 2017 7512:on 2 February 2017 7431:on 28 October 2016 7073:Davies 2013, p. 35 7007:on 23 October 2022 6857:Baker 1998, p. 992 6839:on 18 October 2020 6815:Hobbs 2013, p. 293 6733:RAF Museum, Hendon 6713:Hobbs 2009, p. 220 6646:on 24 January 2021 6299:on 4 December 2022 6177:Archer 1992, p. 14 6154:on 22 October 2020 6093:on 24 October 2021 5913:on 2 February 2017 5751:The Phantom Shrine 5632:"F-4 Phantom – UK" 5430:on 26 January 2021 5364:. United Kingdom: 5241:on 20 January 2023 5218:Davies 2016, p. 52 5200:on 27 October 2020 5158:Transatlantic Race 5146:Hobbs 1982, p. 38. 4953:Hobbs 2014, p. 292 4787:on 19 October 2020 4634:Chant 2013, p. 434 4616:Hobbs 2020, p. 257 4589:on 5 December 2017 4550:"Phantom Aircraft" 4515:Hobbs 2014, p. 280 4413:Christopher Soames 4372:Fort Scott Tribune 4265:on 1 December 2017 4203:on 14 January 2024 4173:on 19 October 2009 3671:RAF Mount Pleasant 3658:RAF Mount Pleasant 3597:2 × RAF squadrons 3584:3 × RAF squadrons 3479:3 × RAF squadrons 3466:5 × RAF squadrons 3302: 3052: 2762:Squadron markings. 2660:Wattisham Airfield 2558:YF-4K (prototype) 2319:aircraft replacing 2169: 1906: 1773:leading-edge slats 1669:15 (ZE350 – ZE364) 1554:Options for Change 1472:East German border 1395:in 1970 and 1971: 1375:in May 1969, when 1373:RAF Strike Command 1142:F-4M Phantom FGR.2 1135:F-4M Phantom FGR.2 833: 637: 334: 296:launch and recover 242:United States Navy 233: 148:Vickers-Armstrongs 119:British Government 37:(UK) operated the 31: 27:St Louis, Missouri 11664: 11663: 11534: 11533: 11266: 11265: 10371:post-1962 systems 10319: 10318: 10315: 10314: 10258: 10257: 10209: 10208: 10143: 10142: 10062: 10061: 9980: 9979: 9951: 9950: 9896: 9895: 9718:McDonnell Douglas 9680: 9679: 9509:Personnel numbers 9404:RAF Marine Branch 9384:RAF ground trades 9330: 9329: 9110:978-1-90744-619-1 9087:978-1-78155-535-4 9059:on 24 August 2015 9040:978-1-85409-121-5 9027:The Phantom Story 9017:978-0-85177-849-5 8994:978-0-85130-283-6 8947:978-0-86101-133-9 8915:978-1-78383-189-0 8888:978-0-90633-904-6 8856:978-0-81331-612-3 8826:Air International 8816:978-1-78155-630-6 8793:978-1-78155-534-7 8770:978-3-935687-85-0 8747:978-3-935687-84-3 8711:978-1-880588-04-8 8675:978-1-52678-544-2 8648:978-1-84832-138-0 8625:978-1-84832-019-2 8602:978-0-90777-106-7 8562:978-1-13827-134-0 8543:978-1-78442-244-8 8530:The RAF 1918–2018 8501:978-1-78155-048-9 8478:978-1-52670-408-5 8451:978-0-85979-177-9 8428:978-1-47382-760-8 8401:978-1-78096-608-3 8392:Osprey Publishing 8374:978-1-47280-495-2 8365:Osprey Publishing 8347:978-1-84884-898-6 8320:978-1-84415-225-4 8297:978-0-41571-068-8 8274:978-1-85780-130-9 8251:978-1-84797-211-8 8228:978-1-40940-612-9 8205:978-1-84884-385-1 8178:978-0-13017-120-7 7945:on 13 August 2020 7764:on 13 August 2016 7061:Lake 1992, p. 164 6964:978-2-95293-801-3 6749:Davies 2016, p.31 6613:on 25 August 2015 6549:Davies 2016, p.30 6494:on 31 August 2013 6241:Hale, 2018, p. 53 6118:Naval-History.net 5885:Davies 2016, p.33 5642:on 24 August 2015 5596:on 19 August 2022 5401:978-0-552-15290-7 5368:. col. 103. 5163:British Movietone 5121:on 8 August 2016. 4978:978-1-59114-923-1 4699:. pp. 30–37. 4692:Air International 4445:Defence Secretary 4415:(13 April 1965). 4352:978-1-85780-130-9 4322:on 15 August 2018 4233:on 15 August 2018 4119:Davies 2016, p.25 3947:By contrast, the 3749:McDonnell Douglas 3687: 3686: 3678:1 × RAF squadron 3618:2 × RAF squadrons 3489:Phantom bases in 3272:Texas Instruments 3176:AIM-9 Sidewinders 2885:/ tactical strike 2883:Close air support 2480: 2479: 2396:Close air support 2349:Sea Harrier FRS.1 2308:aircraft replaced 2274:navalised version 1976:take-off attitude 1740: 1739: 1687:Introduction date 1639:McDonnell Douglas 1494:camouflage scheme 1432:infrared linescan 1350:close air support 1344:Close air support 1312: 1311: 1259:Introduction date 1196:McDonnell Douglas 1175:Close air support 1070:Soviet Air Forces 909:arrested recovery 821: 820: 608: 607: 564:27 June 1966 531:Introduction date 466:McDonnell Douglas 416:F-4K Phantom FG.1 409:F-4K Phantom FG.1 403:British Aerospace 391:catapult/arrestor 317:facility, and to 191:close air support 123:second-generation 73:close air support 11738: 11693: 11692: 11691: 11681: 11680: 11679: 11672: 11462: 11386: 11277: 11276: 11194:Pursuit, biplace 10786: 10383: 10382: 10346: 10339: 10332: 10323: 10322: 10269: 10268: 10220: 10219: 10154: 10153: 10073: 10072: 9991: 9990: 9962: 9961: 9922:AV-8B Harrier II 9907: 9906: 9732: 9731: 9707: 9700: 9693: 9684: 9683: 9670: 9669: 9600:associated civil 9364:RAF Legal Branch 9359:RAF Intelligence 9245:Conversion units 9210: 9209: 9181: 9174: 9167: 9158: 9157: 9153: 9151: 9149: 9143: 9124: 9114: 9091: 9068: 9066: 9064: 9053:Ejection History 9044: 9021: 8998: 8971: 8961: 8951: 8928: 8919: 8892: 8873: 8860: 8837: 8820: 8809:, UK: Fonthill. 8797: 8786:, UK: Fonthill. 8774: 8751: 8728: 8715: 8692: 8679: 8652: 8629: 8606: 8583: 8566: 8547: 8524: 8505: 8482: 8455: 8432: 8405: 8378: 8351: 8324: 8301: 8278: 8255: 8232: 8209: 8182: 8159: 8141: 8140: 8139:on 6 April 2022. 8138: 8131: 8121: 8115: 8112: 8106: 8105: 8103: 8101: 8092:. 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