Aircraft Photo of XV406 | McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2 | UK - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	XV406
Military Code:	D
Aircraft Original Type:	McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:	McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:	McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):	2928
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

Location
City / Airport:	CarlisleMap
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:	ICAO: EGNC IATA: CAX Local: - Other: -
Collection:	Solway Aviation Museum

Photo Date:	13 November 2022
Photo by:	Richard Vandervord
Photo ID:	525942

Photo Comment
After initial use in recce pod trials, XV406 moved to the A&AEE for more trials work. On entering RAF service, she served with 23, 29, 43, 54 and 111 Sqns. Retired to gate guard duty at RAF Carlisle and later moved to the Solway site, now displayed in the impressive markings of its last operating unit. I was pleased to reunited with this Phantom, having a photo of me sitting in its cockpit at the Finningley RAF Review in 1977. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 December 2022, and has since been viewed 175 times.

Photo Comment

After initial use in recce pod trials, XV406 moved to the A&AEE for more trials work. On entering RAF service, she served with 23, 29, 43, 54 and 111 Sqns. Retired to gate guard duty at RAF Carlisle and later moved to the Solway site, now displayed in the impressive markings of its last operating unit. I was pleased to reunited with this Phantom, having a photo of me sitting in its cockpit at the Finningley RAF Review in 1977.

It was added on 4 December 2022, and has since been viewed 175 times.

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