McDonnell Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom II Pin-ups

McDonnell Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom II Pin-upsWith the RAF already operating Phantoms initially intended for the Royal Navy at Leuchars air base in Fife, the withdrawal of HMS Ark Royal in 1978 meant that they also inherited the rest of the Fleet Air Arm Phantom fleet. Nos 43 and 111 Squadrons would use the Phantom FG. 1 to defend Britains airspace until 1989, when they both converted to the BAe Tornado F. 3.

Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes

The order to begin applying markings to troop transport

He would move the dive lever to the rear

being the flagship of Portsmouth Command

Germany and Indonesia

Gold and Juno) and two American beaches (Omaha and Utah)

many of the design requirements incorporated into the aircraft were the result of outdated thinking

either carried internally

The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft ever to grace the skies

armoured protection and mobility

309 Squadron PAF

She now resides in a superb new exhibition site in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard