PHANTOM COLLECTION

McDonnell Douglas F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom After the cancellation of the TSR2 project, the Royal Air Force had to find a replacement for the Canberra and Hunter types. Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines, airframes and avionics. The first RAF Phantom entered service in 1969 with the formation of 6 Squadron at Coningsby. The FGR2 took on the roles of Close air support, tactical strike, reconnaissance and air defence. The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.

F-4 Phantom II The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was first developed for the United States Navy and entered service in 1960. This fighter-bomber is a large, formidable aircraft that has a top speed of Mach 2.2 and is capable of carrying a devastating payload. The F-4 was used during the Vietnam war in many roles including air superiority, ground-attack and reconnaissance. This long-serving type continued operational duties during the Gulf War in 1991. 

McDonnell Douglas F4K Phantom The RAF and FAA purchased the F4J and redesigned it with the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan, installed the Ferranti AN/AWG-11 radar and redesignated it the F4K. HMS Ark Royal operated the Phantom after a major refit to accommodate the Phantom's higher weight and landing speed. The final catapult launch from Ark Royal was a Phantom of 892 NAS at the end of 1978.

Colonel Robin Olds Robin Olds is the epitomy of the fighter pilot, born into a military family with an education at West Point. He flew  in combat in the P51 Mustang and P38 during WW2. He is best known for commanding a wing of F4 Phantoms in Vietnam, earning a reputation as a 'MIG Killer' with his skills as an air-fighter and combat leader. A hero for todays fighter pilots.

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is a Phantom from 29 Squadron, RAF Coningsby.

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Phantom XV574 of 111 Squadron.

McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom (FG1) From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Phantom XT860 'Spook'.

McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom The Sundowners was originally Fighter Squadron VF-11 then redesignated as VF-111 in 1948. In 2006 VFC-13 took on the squadron insignia and call-sign and became VFC-111.

McDonnell Douglas F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom After the cancellation of the TSR2 project, the Royal Air Force had to find a replacement for the Canberra and Hunter types. Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines, airframes and avionics. The first RAF Phantom entered service in 1969 with the formation of 6 Squadron at Coningsby. The FGR2 took on the roles of Close air support, tactical strike, reconnaissance and air defence. The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.

McDonnell Douglas F-4K (FG1) Phantom From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media.  This profile is a Phantom from the Royal Navy PTU.

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 This profile is a Phantom from 29 Squadron, RAF Coningsby. 

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 This profile is Phantom XV574 of 111 Squadron. 

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 To mark 40 years since the end of hostilities in the Falkland Islands this collection depicts 16 aircraft that took part in Operation Corporate. Many types were involved, from logistical tasks to ground attack. The RAF Phantom was used as fighter escort for the air tanks during the conflict.

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham-Bailey of Inkworm.com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Phantom XV574 of 111 Squadron.