F-4B Phantom

Kit Facts

First issued
1966
First catalogue reference
388 in 4th Edition (1966)
Box Type 3 artist
Roy Cross

Instruction Sheets

Description

F-4B Phantom – Airfix kit 388, first issued in 1966, Series 3, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1966 to 1970.

A two-seat shipboard fighter, the McDonell Phantom is already serving with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and a version is being developed for the Royal Navy. The Phantom is one of the fastest aircraft in the world and also holds world's altitude records, yet is still capable of carrying an enormous armament load. The 57 part kit includes external fuel tanks and colourful U.S. Navy transfers. – Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as McDonell F-4B Phantom from F-4B Phantom.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

3

Rarity of early version

Scarce

First Issued

1966

Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966)

388

Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967)

388

Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968)

388

Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969)

388

Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970)

388

Artist on Box Type 3

Roy Cross

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