Airfix 1/72 McDonnell-Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom RAF # 06019A

The McDonnell-Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom was a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the 1960s and 1970s.

The FG.1/FGR.2 was a variant of the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II that was designed specifically for the RAF.

It was equipped with two General Electric J79 engines that provided a top speed of over 1,400 mph and a range of over 1,500 miles.

The aircraft was armed with a variety of weapons, including missiles, rockets, and cannon.

The FG.1 variant of the Phantom was designed for use as a fleet defense fighter, while the FGR.2 was a ground attack variant.

Both variants were used extensively in the 1970s during the Cold War, particularly in defending against Soviet bombers and in ground attack missions in Europe.

The FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom was a significant aircraft in the history of the RAF.

Its advanced technology and capabilities made it a formidable opponent, and it played an important role in defending the UK during the Cold War.

Although it has since been retired from service, it remains a beloved and iconic example of British military aviation history.