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Cheers

Dave Kearton

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Are those RAF Phantoms J models or K models? I thought J's were USN
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As I recall, the original RN Spey-engined Phantoms were 'K's.


As a result of increased responsibilities after the Falklands war, a couple
of squadrons of 'J's were purchased for the RAF, to make up the numbers.





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The RAF and RN Phantoms had larger intakes to cope with the increased
airflow of the Spey turbofans.
Looking at the picture I would say it is a J model.

Regards,
Herman

On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:50:53 +1030, "Dave Kearton"
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>| Are those RAF Phantoms J models or K models? I thought J's were USN
>| birds....
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>As I recall, the original RN Spey-engined Phantoms were 'K's.
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>As a result of increased responsibilities after the Falklands war, a couple
>of squadrons of 'J's were purchased for the RAF, to make up the numbers.


I think the slick radome birds are the best looking Phantoms. The
early D's we had at Hahn had the slick radome in the late 1960's.....