Photo of McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG.1, XT864, Royal Air Force

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Type: McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG.1
Aircraft Reg: XT864
Code Number: J
MSN / CN: 2475

Operator: Royal Air Force
Unit / Wing: 111 Squadron

Picture Category: Fighter / Preserved

Picture ID: 1042971
Location: RAF Leuchars (ADX / EGQL)
Country: UK - Scotland
Air Show: Leuchars Air Show 2011
Date: 10th September 2011
Photographer
Derek Gaynor
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Comments: Gate guardian at Leuchars, XT864 first flew in April 1968 and was delivered to the RN later that year. Serving with 700(P), 767 and 892 NAS. On retirement from the navy in 1978 she spent a few months stored at RAF St. Athan before re-entering service, now with 111 Squadron, in 1979.