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Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom Fgr. 2 XV249
Royal Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FG.1 XV429 (msn 3124/9259) of No.111 Squadron RAF at RAF Coningsby in Mapril 1975. (The F-4M/ FGR.2 was the RAF variant). Delivered on 22 March 1969 and scrapped at RAF Wattisham in September 1991 by Mayer & Perry (East Anglia) Ltd.. Date: 1980s
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1969 1975 1991 Anglia Coningsby Delivered Mayer Mcdonnell Perry Phantom Scrapped Squadron Variant Wattisham Douglas
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This photograph showcases the sleek and powerful form of the Royal Air Force's McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FG.1, serial number XV249 (msn 3124/9259), assigned to No.111 Squadron at RAF Coningsby during the 1970s. Delivered to the RAF on 22 March 1969, this Phantom variant, also known as the FGR.2, was a significant addition to the RAF's inventory. The F-4M Phantom was a versatile and formidable aircraft, capable of performing various roles including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance. In this image, we see the jet adorned with the distinctive markings of No.111 Squadron, a unit with a rich history in the RAF. The photograph was likely taken during the 1980s, a period when the Phantom continued to serve the RAF with distinction. Unfortunately, the end of its service life came in September 1991 when it was scrapped at RAF Wattisham. The Phantom's impressive design, with its distinctive twin-engine configuration and large wing span, is on full display in this image. Its striking presence on the tarmac at RAF Coningsby is a testament to the awe-inspiring power and capability of this iconic aircraft. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Royal Air Force and the aviation industry, offering a unique perspective on the Phantom's role in the RAF during the late 20th century.
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