The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was one of the principal combat aircraft of the United Kingdom (UK) from 1968 to 1992. The UK was the first export customer for the US-built F-4 …

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II [N 1] is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber that was developed by …

Between 1966 and 1969, 170 Phantoms were specially built for the UK, replacing the de Havilland Sea Vixen in the fleet air defence role for the Royal Navy, and the Hawker Hunter in the close …

The United Kingdom operated the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II as one of its principal combat aircraft from the 1960s to the early 1990s.

RAF Bruggen in Germany saw the formation of 14 and 17 Squadrons in July 1970, 2 Squadron in December 1970 and 31 Squadron in July 1971. While the RAF Germany F-4s were only …

Apr 2, 2014 · RAF Leuchars was the shore base for the Ark Royal's F-4 Phantoms as witnessed by the Ark Royal Hangar still there. The differences between the two marks of Phantom were …

Sep 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.

British F-4 Phantoms. The Phantom entered UK service in 1968 with 48 FG.1 aircraft delivered to the Royal Navy and 118 FGR.2 aircraft for the RAF. Although based on the US Navy F-4J, …

Unique in that it was used by US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine. British version used Rolls Royce Spey engines (F-4K, F-4N). Some Phantom versions were equipped with a Raytheon …

Jun 28, 2020 · This is an 1970s-era film that covers the entire process of training a young cadet from total novice to certified McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter pilot. The F-4 Phantom …