The McDonnell Douglas F4
Phantom was a true multi-role combat aircraft. Introduced
into the RAF in 1968, it was employed in ground attack, air
reconnaissance and air defence roles. Later, in the early
1970s, it changed over to air defence. There were seven
UK-based squadrons plus the Operational Conversion Unit, two
Germany-based squadrons and a further Squadron deployed to
the Falkland Islands. Phantom in the Cold War focuses
predominantly on the aircraft’s role as an air defence
fighter, exploring the ways in which it provided the British
contribution to the Second Allied Tactical Air Force at RAF
Wildenrath, the home of Nos. 19 and 92 Squadrons.
New in d/w - 271pp, 63 colour & numerous b/w photos