McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1, XT868 / 2602, Royal Navy
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Registration: XT868
Construction Number: 2602
Code Number: 006/R
Military Unit: 892 Squadron
Model McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
Operator: Royal Navy
Airport: HMS Ark Royal, UK - England
Photographer: Joe Barr Collection
Date Taken: 1978 (approximate)
Date Submitted: 12/11/2022
Although the trailing edge flap displays 08, the aircraft is in fact 006. Parts were often caniballised from other aircraft when a speedy repair was required. In this case there was no time to respray the identifier on the flap. 06 is displayed on the nose but also on the dragchute door.
Picture ID:1817060