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Airfix 1:72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1

Airfix 1:72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1

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One of the most famous machines of the Cold War the Phantom F-4 was operated by both the Royal Navy and in an altered form by the RAF from the late 1960s until the early 1990s. The Royal Navy was the first export customer for the F-4 but wished to retain engine commonality across its carrier-borne fast jet fleet so opted for their Phantoms to be powered by the Rolls Royce Spey jet engine. This necessitated a subtle redesign of the rear fuselage to accommodate the new engines, as well as changes to the electrical systems.

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