Aircraft Photo of XV471 | McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #675427
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XV471
Military Code:V
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):3293
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:WittmundhafenMap
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: ETNT   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Tactical Air Meet (TAM) 1982
 
Photo Date:18 June 1982
Photo by:Harry Prins
Photo ID: 675427
Photo Comment

Picture was taken during Tactical Air Meet press-day at Wittmundhafen. Four years later, on July 3rd, 1986, this aircraft was lost in an accident on final approach to home base RAF Wildenrath. It crashed near Rath-Anhoven. The crew could escape in time.

This photo is copyright © Harry Prins, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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