DrDave Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 So, does this f4b4 come with rigging then? Derek B, David66 and D.B. Andrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Phantoms Phorever!! MikeC, Dany Boy, dpastern and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Mucky old fart noisy tart with no propeller. David66, LSP_K2 and MikeC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Derek, as the photo of XV421 above shows, we may require insider guidance as to which FG1/FGR2s went through the belly strap upgrade at Brough, and the time period. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 So, does this f4b4 come with rigging then? F4B = Fighter type 4, Boeing F4F = Fighter type 4, Grumman F4U = Fighter type 4, Vought F4H = Fighter type 4, McDonnell From late 1962 onwards... F-4B = first operational Phantom II F-4F = Luftwaffe Phantom II etc No rigging. I know you're a wind-up Dr Dave but just in case you had a senior moment Tony Derek B and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 This is indeed great news! No personal connection to the Brit Toom, but I always thought the bigger intakes looked bad-ass! I will definitely pre-order one. Just hope they take their time, listen to the experts, and do it right. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrbrdmech Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Is there a much sexier jet than the Phantom?! I'd say not very many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Of other interest in the belly shot - the Aux Air doors are deployed while gear is retracted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 And I wasn't aware that the UK Phantoms had received the big reinforcing strap across the belly either. Hmm.... Any of you Brit types have any more info on that? When and to what airplanes was it applied?? Contemporaneous with the US Navy J to S slat mod. It reinforced the wing box. USAF F-4Es got it with the slat retrofit (later F-4Es, built after Navy production had ceased, had thicker lower torque box skins, giving a pronounced "lip" in the skin aft, where it coincided with the MLG line etc) Sorry to be vague. Maybe Derek has the technical order stuff. My guess is circa 1980. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Of other interest in the belly shot - the Aux Air doors are deployed while gear is retracted... Another need of the Spey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I would think that the kit would be base model leaving the belly strap to the AM market. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Is there a much sexier jet than the Phantom?! I'd say not very many. IMO only it's replacement....the Eagle! phantom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Tis great news if true. I hope they go to town on the details like doing the small wing lights as separate clear lense's etc. David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgtv8steve Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hi Jennings - you seem to be 'the Man' when it comes to schemes for the forthcoming HK Brit 'Toom so may I put my pennyworth in and ask you consider the blue and yellow markings carried by the unfortunate XV428 CC when marked up as the 228 OCU display aircraft. I know she went on to crash at Abingdon in September '88 but she did look rather special even if was only for a short time! All the best. Steve S. - 'Phantom Phanatic' David66 and andromeda673 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Derek, as the photo of XV421 above shows, we may require insider guidance as to which FG1/FGR2s went through the belly strap upgrade at Brough, and the time period. Contemporaneous with the US Navy J to S slat mod. It reinforced the wing box. USAF F-4Es got it with the slat retrofit (later F-4Es, built after Navy production had ceased, had thicker lower torque box skins, giving a pronounced "lip" in the skin aft, where it coincided with the MLG line etc) Sorry to be vague. Maybe Derek has the technical order stuff. My guess is circa 1980. Tony The RAF Phantoms underwent a 100FI Return To Works (RTW) programme throughout the 1880's and early 90's. BAE Systems Brough (then British Aerospace - BAe) in east Yorkshire carried out the work and the aircraft flew into and out of Holme-on Spalding moor initally, then RAF Scampton upon completion of the rework. The RAF aircraft (FGR.2) were critical on fatigue life and were due for retirement in the early 80's. However, the falklands conflict dictated that their service life necessitated temporary extension whilst the development of the Tornado F.2 continued. The modified several things on the aircraft, but chiefly the main core of the modification was the strengthening of the lower mainplane with a machined steel butt strap in the same manner as those fitted to F-4S aircraft. Additionally, the outer wing pannels were replaced with new build items that provided an extra 25FI to the wings. I worked as an aircraft inspector on these aircraft for this programme (Phantom YF-4M, FGR.2 and F-4J (UK) aircraft) for the removal, installation and 1st and 2nd line and bay servicing of the ejection seats, survival equipment and flying clothing from 1988 to 1991 (I also looked after the same equipment for Hawk, Buccaneer and Pilatus PC-9 aircraft as well) at RAF Scampton. Derek Kagemusha, Chek, andromeda673 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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