Gary West

I used to be a bit of a Phantom freak. After the F4's left RAF service in 1992, I was lucky enough to live right on top of one of the largest disposal companies in Essex. I took these between 1992 - 1994. Here's a small selection of quite a few photos. One or two airframe components still in the garden too

Best Grey echeme/markings to me were 23 sqn PRE Falklands with the Eagle on the forward fuselage and the Red/Blue bands top of the tail - Jobs Oxo

Do they still do Postal orders?

Sean - this may be useful too. Bucklet loads of RAF Phantom images by serial Airscene F4's

6 here Sean Airliners.net Also quite a few by doing a google Image search as XV470-I'll leave that to you though

Graham - Load options - as regular for RAF F4J's Outer wing - 2 x Sgt Fletcher wing tanks or not occupied. Inner wing - most common day to day fit was one dummy AIM occupying the outer position of each missile rail. Occassionally totally empty but retaining missile rails. Personnel pods could be carried from one side under the sidewinder rails too. Under fuselage center - large fuel tank or unoccupied. Forward inset missile positions - usually carried ballast rounds, which would be configured to offset the trim dependingon the load. Best to take a look at Airliners.net search for F4J's Here

You may well be right main man - but I do want it fairly consistant and there are a friggin lot of panels on these older kites you know

Managed to get the top side pre shading done this afternoon - the underside is primed in white, and I'll give that a pre shade of mid Grey tomorrow hopefully. Have now decided that she will represent a very early 6 squadron Toom - satin/gloss finish and those loverrrrly A type roundels.

Top tip Nigel - I just knew there was a better way of doing it.

For anyone that owns an Aztec airbrush and uses it for pre shading - what colour nozzle do you use? I have the set that comes complete with around 7 nozzle options. Just curious.

thats nice work Len. I did something along similar lines not so long ago on my Shack so I really appreciate the work here

I sometimes use an eye drop type thingy and sometimes tip it straight from the tin - any tips?

Cheers

3 squadron do but 11 squadron not as yet - I have seen pics on UKAR. Here and a couple on Airliners.com too Here

Whats the scale Les? Nothing boring about the magnificent Mustang

Klear, Mike

This was the posting Steve...... but note the bit about NO flying Jaguars Today I announced to the members of 6 Squadron that the Jaguar OSD is to be brought forward to 30 Apr 07. All operationally orientated training will cease on this date and the Jaguar will no longer be a deployable Force Element. Delivery of the airframes to Cosford will then commence and I have been instructed that any ceremonial flying must be concluded during May. Naturally, this comes as a great disappointment to all members of the Jaguar Force. I do not consider it feasible to organise an event to celebrate 33 years of stalwart service with due gravity with only 5 weeks notice. I am also conscious that such short notice would compromise attendance. I have therefore elected to organise the final Jaguar Farewell for the weekend of 29 Jun – 1 Jul 07, reluctantly accepting that this will be without the nostalgia of RAF Jaguar flying. Despite the short notice, I am determined to do justice to an aircraft that has enjoyed, uniquely, such long and extensive RAF service and a Force that has long been characterised by its easy camaraderie but indomitable spirit. A programme of events is therefore already shaping up that will allow all current and ex-Jaguar RAF personnel to celebrate their association and affection for this remarkable aircraft and the ethos that has come to surround it. The Jaguar Force only relocated to RAF Coningsby in April 06 and the weekend of 29 Jun – 1 Jul will also provide an opportunity to formally thank the families of the current Jag Force for their steadfast support and loyal endurance of the associated domestic turbulence. An aircraft enthusiasts’ day on Fri 29 Jun will be based around invitations to all RAF ex-Jaguar squadrons to fly their current types into RAF Coningsby; invitations are also being extended to the French AF and representation sought from friendly international operators of the Jaguar, such as Oman and India, and those nations that have contributed exchange pilots. As is traditional, Happy Hour will be held in the Officers’ Mess. On Sat 30 Jun, the Squadron accommodation will be open and there will be an opportunity to view the last 2 remaining RAF Jaguars and the visiting aircraft, while also enjoying a number of flying displays. The main event will be the ‘End of Jaguar Ball’ in the evening; it is hoped that all 3 messes will hold functions so that all ranks can participate equally. The short notice is most regrettable and will undoubtedly inconvenience many, but this is due to circumstances beyond our control and, for perspective, I would ask that a thought is spared for the immediate uncertainty that now faces the current Force. Despite the short notice, I am confident that many will take this last opportunity to celebrate their membership of such an exclusive cadre and I encourage all to book early to avoid disappointment as Mess capacity will inevitably limit numbers. Early notice will also ease substantially the administrative burden of this venture! Therefore, any serving and ex-serving Jaguar personnel who may like to attend any or all of the proposed celebrations should forward their contact details to 6 Sqn as follows: Jaguar Retirement Celebrations 6 Sqn RAF Coningsby Lincolnshire LN4 4SY External email: Internal email: CON-6Sqn-JagRet Grp Mail Tel - 01526 34 6496 Fax - 01526 346499 Initial contact details must be received by 31 May to enable event details to be dispatched and final payment to be received by 15 Jun. The Officers’ Mess Ball will cost £45 for each ex-Jaguar officer and the same price levied for the first guest; additional guests will be subject to approval and will attract a higher fee. Please consider sending your attendance money along with your initial contact details as this will further streamline the process at a time when our main effort is, clearly, to secure the future of our serving personnel. Finally, please forward these details to any other ex-Jaguar personnel that you are still in contact with to enable maximum attendance. I look forward to seeing you at what should be a memorable, if slightly sad, weekend of celebrations. John Sullivan OC6

wow Mike, if you take that little exercise on and do it just you'll deserve to win the GB matey.

You need to get up to Warton more sony Jim -100's have the longer nose. :whistling:

F-111 right?

Those resin parts make a lot of difference, especially to the air scoops behind the canopy. Coming along very nicely by the looks of it. I just noticed you headed this up Hawk 100 - this is a T1A Mike?

Those wheels look really good Mike

Check this out Zeke US cockpits

Mike - do a search on Airliners.net - there are tons of Wessex pics on there of all sorts.

Yes - Coningsby holding a Jaguar celebration weekend 29th June - 1st July and all previous Jag squadrons have been invited to attend - so Tornado's a plenty. The invitation has also been extended to the French AND the Oman AF & Indian AF. Could be very interesting but sadly the same bloody weekend as Waddington.