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New item in the BPAG webstore! Ideal for Xmas. ‘F-4 UK Phantom’ by Ian Black. Signed by the author.

Ian Black is a well known and respected aviation photographer and writer. A former RAF fighter pilot, he flew in excess of 750 hours on the F-4 Phantom and captured some remarkable images, which show it in all its glory. Using a combination of original shots and contributions from other exceptional photographers, the author has brought together the finest collection of images of the British Phantom to date, which features 160 full colour photos and covers the entire history of the UK F-4 from 1968-1992. Available here-

http://www.phantomerchandise.co.uk/books/f-4-uk-phantom-by-ian-black-hardback-signed-by-the-author

New for Xmas 2020! Available now.

Anyone fancy a cuppa? Brighten up your table top with this set of four glass coasters, handmade in the UK. Measuring 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) each features the Spook etched into the glass and has four rubber feet to protect your surface. The clear glass construction ensures that they will compliment any colourscheme. Check them out here-

http://www.phantomerchandise.co.uk/coasters

Five years ago today, on 19th November 2015, the newly formed British Phantom Aviation Group (in the shape of David Butterfield and Paul Wright) started preservation work on the cockpit section of XV490, which was located at Newark Air Museum and owned by Mike Davey.

12 months of hard work followed, which culminated in the restored cockpit being unveiled at Cockpit Fest 2016 and winning the ‘Grand Champion Award’. XV490 continues to be a popular exhibit at NAM and it has also attended numerous events around the UK including air displays, county fairs, re-enactment festivals and Armed Forces Day celebrations.

More information on the aircraft and its history can be found here and more pics are available in the XV490 Restoration Gallery.

XT597, resplendent in its famous A&AEE ‘Raspberry Ripple’ colours, features on this 100% cotton t-shirt by Gildan. The aircraft illustration and the classic RAF roundel compliment each other perfectly for a full red, white and blue experience. In response to requests from some of our followers who require larger sizes, we have used the Gildan brand for these shirts as they are noted for being more generously tailored in sizes from XL upwards.

In addition, we have taken the gamble of producing a version of this design in the currently fashionable ‘faded’ style for all you hipster types. This features slightly subdued colours which simulates a well worn (and many times washed) favourite garment. As this is an experiment and a risk for us, this ‘faded’ version is only available in our most popular sizes (L, XL and XXL). Check them out here-

http://www.phantomerchandise.co.uk/t-shirts-276