McDonnell Douglas Phantom in UK service - Wikipedia
WEBIn 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 Falklands War. The Phantom entered service with both the FAA and the RAF in 1969.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II - Wikipedia
WEBCockpit of F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom is a tandem-seat fighter-bomber designed as a carrier-based interceptor to fill the U.S. Navy's fleet defense fighter role. Innovations in the F-4 included an advanced pulse-Doppler radar and extensive use of titanium in its airframe.
McDonnell Douglas Phantom in UK service - data - Wikipedia
WEBThe Phantom replaced the de Havilland Sea Vixen in the Royal Navy fleet air defence role, and was initially procured to replace the Hawker Hunter in the close air support and tactical reconnaissance roles in the Royal Air Force.
Why British pilots loved the F-4 Phantom - YouTube
WEBIn 1958, McDonald Aircraft Corporation delivered a prototype, twin engine, supersonic, all-weather, long range fighter - a design the US Navy could not ignore. The F-4 Phantom was designed...
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in UK service - Military Wiki
WEBThe United Kingdom operated the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II as one of its principal combat aircraft from the 1960s to the early 1990s. The UK was the first export customer for the Phantom, which was ordered to fill the gap left by a number of British aircraft projects that had been...
RAF F-4 Phantom | with David Middleton (Part 1) - YouTube
WEBFeb 16, 2020 · In part 1, "Midds" chats about his time flying the mighty Phantom including training, how the aircraft handled, DACT, weapon loads, flying in Germany & the Falklands, all wrapped up with some ...
F-4 Special Issue – Phantoms in RAF Service - Key.Aero
WEBSep 21, 2018 · In April 1965 the British government struck a major blow to the RAF’s procurement programme that ultimately led to the service acquiring the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
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WEBAir Superiority: Initially designed as a dedicated air superiority fighter, the F-4 Phantom II was capable of engaging and defeating enemy aircraft using its advanced radar systems and a range of air-to-air missiles, such as the AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder.
McDonnell-Douglas/BAC F-4K/M Phantom II - History
WEBBased upon the F-4J, two UK versions of the Phantom II were produced. The Royal Navy was to receive the F-4K, and the RAF were to get the F-4M. The first RN F-4 - YF-4K XT595 on its first flight, 27th June 1966; Boeing.
McDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4K/M PHANTOM - Key.Aero
WEBMcDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4K/M PHANTOM. DEVELOPMENT. Creating the ‘British Phantom’ was not the work of a moment. In the early 1960s, the Royal Navy had an ageing but still effective fl eet of fi ve aircraft carriers capable of operating fixed-wing aircraft.