Aircraft Photo of XV565 | McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #289782
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XV565
Military Code:R-001
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2872
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:892 Sqn
Location
City / Area:North Sea / Off-Scotland [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:HMS Ark Royal R09
 
Photo Date:1970
Photo from:Jonathan Verschuuren Collection
Photo ID: 289782
Photo Comment

This 892 Sqn Phantom, seen here on board HMS Ark Royal, crashed on 29 June 1971, while operating from NAS Cecil Field, Florida. The aircraft crashed into the sea off Mayport.

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