F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Hoodie Size:2XL Grumman F8F Bearcat

Grumman F8F Bearcat

Boeing E-3D Sentry

This profile is a Tornado GR

The MR 2s replaced the Fairey Gannet in 1972 and was then re-designated as the AEW II with the installation of the AN/APS-20 radar

The final catapult launch from Ark Royal was a Phantom of 892 NAS at the end of 1978

F-4 FGR2 RAF Phantom - Hoodie Size:2XL Grumman F8F BearcatMcDonnell 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