McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 (XV424) Limited Edition No.1

This is a limited edition of only 50 boxings. Once they are gone, they are gone!

THIS MODEL HAS NOW BEEN REMASTERED IN THE COCKPIT AREA.
CAUTIONARY NOTE: release the canopy from the main casting block then gradually trim to fit, part of the clear resin canopy forms part of the spine.

60th anniversary Alcock and Brown special scheme

Two Phantoms FGR.2 were prepared from 56 squadron to commemorate the first non-stop transatlantic flight in a specially moficief Vickers Vimy 1919. XV424 achieved a record breaking run over the Atlantic aided by five in-flight refuellings from Victor K2 tankers. Arriving at RAF Greenham Common on June 21st 1979, XV486 was the standby aircraft in the case of any last minute problems with 424.

The decal enables the modeller to complete one model of either XV424 or XV486. Includes maintenance/data markings.

Both aircraft’s scheme, overall Light Aircraft Grey BS381c/627 Hobby Colour H332.

To compliment the above, Phantom rear end silver decal can be found as an aftermarket item 144123.