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RAF Phantom FGR. 2 - Culdrose
Royal Air Force McDonnell Douglas/Hawker Siddeley F-4M Phantom FGR.2 XV470 CX from No. 64 Squadron RAF - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. Date: 1980s / 1990s
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1990s Eighties Hawker Mcdonnell Nineties Phantom Siddeley Squadron Douglas
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This photograph showcases the might and power of the RAF Phantom FGR.2, specifically XV470 CX from No. 64 Squadron, as it gracefully taxis on the runway at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose during the 1980s or 1990s. The Phantom FGR.2, a variant of the McDonnell Douglas/Hawker Siddeley F-4M Phantom II, was a formidable aircraft that served the Royal Air Force (RAF) with distinction. The Phantom FGR.2 was a dual-role fighter and ground-attack aircraft, capable of both air-to-air combat and precision ground-attack missions. Its impressive design, featuring two powerful Pratt & Whitney J79 engines, twin tails, and advanced avionics, made it a formidable presence in the skies. No. 64 Squadron, based at RAF Culdrose in Cornwall, was one of the RAF's premier units for the Phantom FGR.2. The squadron's distinctive insignia, a red dragon, adorns the fuselage of XV470 CX, adding a touch of pride and identity to this impressive machine. The 1980s and 1990s were a time of transition for the RAF, as new technologies and aircraft were introduced. However, the Phantom FGR.2 remained a reliable and effective workhorse, providing essential support to the RAF's operations. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Phantom FGR.2 and the men and women who flew and maintained it. The RAF Phantom FGR.2 may no longer be in service, but it continues to be remembered as a symbol of the courage, skill, and innovation of the Royal Air Force.
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