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| Phantom | The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber produced for the U.S. Navy by Mcdonnell Douglas. It became a major part of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and American Air Force. The Phantom F-4 saw service with all American forces during the Vietnam war serving as a fighter and ground attack aircraft. The Phantom first saw service in 1960 but continued in service until the 1980’s (being replaced by the F-15 and F-16 ) The last Phantoms saw service during the Gulf war in 1991 being used for reconnaissance. Other nations also used the Phantom to great success. The Israeli Air Force used them during various Arab-Israeli wars and the Phantom also saw service in the Iranian Air Force during the Iran Iraq War. Phantom production ran from 1958 to 1981, with a total of 5,195 built. The Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy flew versions based on the F-4. The British Phantoms were powered by Rolls Royce Spey engines and also received British avionics, under the names pf Phantom FG.1 and Phantom FGR.2. The last British Phantoms served with 74 Squadron until they were dispanded in 1992. |
| Artist Details : Robert Tomlin |
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Robert Tomlin Like many famous artists, Robert Tomlin is a selftaught artist whose talent lay unknown and unappreciated for many years. He served in a supply position with the RAF for some years before moving to RAF Valley. Now a full-time artis, in just a few short years Robert has achieved world-wide recognition of his work, particularly in the field of aviation and F1. A large percentage of his work is commissioned by Corporate clients to be used for promotional purposes. Amongst his patrons are such world-class companies as Boeing, BAe Systems, DHL, Hewlett Packard, TNT and many European Air Forces including in particular Swiss, German and French, plus the world-famous Red Arrows. His F1 pictures are in great demand, most previous editions being sold out. More about Robert Tomlin |
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