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 The Phantom was withdrawn from service in 1992.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.