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RAF Phantom FGR. 2 XV460 - Culdrose
Royal Air Force McDonnell Douglas/Hawker Siddeley F-4M Phantom FGR.2 XV460 N from No. 92 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 evocative photograph captures the power and grace of a Royal Air Force (RAF) McDonnell Douglas/Hawker Siddeley F-4M Phantom FGR.2, registration number XV460, from No. 92 Squadron, as it taxis on the runway at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose during the 1980s or 1990s. The Phantom FGR.2, a variant of the iconic Phantom fighter jet, was a versatile and formidable aircraft used by the RAF for both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions. With its distinctive twin-engine configuration and large wings, the Phantom exuded an aura of raw power and capability. The image of XV460 at RNAS Culdrose, a Royal Navy airfield in Cornwall, England, is particularly significant as it highlights the close relationship between the RAF and the Royal Navy during this period. The RAF provided the naval air arm with essential support, including the supply of Phantom jets, which were based at RNAS Culdrose and operated from the decks of aircraft carriers. The 1980s and 1990s were a time of transition for the RAF, as it adapted to new technologies and challenges. The Phantom FGR.2, with its advanced avionics and weapons systems, represented the cutting edge of military aviation during this era. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the RAF's rich history and its commitment to protecting the skies and the nation's interests.
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