F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Hoodie Size:L English Electric P1

English Electric P1

being replaced by the Supermarine Scimitar and de Havilland Sea Vixen

This is the first operational Lightning tasked to defend the RAF V-Force stations

The first RAF Phantom entered service in 1969 with the formation of 6 Squadron at Coningsby

the first man to fly across the English Channel

F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Hoodie Size:L English Electric P1McDonnell 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