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Congratulations to our friends at the Ulster Aviation Society on the fabulous restoration of their Phantom FG.1 which was revealed at a ceremony at their Long Kesh facility today.

The aircraft was rescued by the UAS from the former RAF Leuchars during 2016 and now appears in the colourscheme of its pre-RAF career as FG.1 007 in service with the Royal Navy. You can find more information on the aircraft and the UAS preservation effort here- https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/phantom-fg1-007

You can visit the UAS collection by prior arrangement (details here) and follow them on Facebook

This month’s issue of Flypast Magazine includes an article about XV582’s speed run, authored by Michael Pugh Davis who was the navigator during the record breaking flight.

Available in the shops now or by direct order from the Key Publishing website

30 years ago today, on 24th February 1988, XV582- in its pre-Black Mike guise with 43 (F) Squadron- took off from RAF Leuchars in the hands of pilot Wing Commander John Brady and navigator Squadron Leader Michael Pugh and set a new UK speed record for the run between John O’ Groats and Lands End. Completing the 602.01 statute mile course in 46 minutes and 44 seconds, at an average speed of 772.91mph, the route included legs at Mach 0.95 over land and Mach 1.3 over the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel.

You will be able to view this record setting aircraft at the RAF Cosford Airshow on Sunday 10th June, when it will be joining the static display. The BPAG will also be marking this anniversary with a special event, later in the year. Watch this space…

The British Phantom Aviation Group are pleased to be attending the RAF100 Open Cockpits event at Newark Air Museum on Sunday 1st April 2018. XV490 will open for cockpit visits, Phantom merchandise will be available and members of the BPAG will be on hand to chat and answer your questions.

This event is being organised to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and in addition to giving visitors the opportunity to view the cockpits and interiors of many of the museum’s collection of RAF aircraft, cockpits and SIMs, the event will also feature a host of visiting displays. The event is open to everyone and normal museum admission rates will apply.

See here for more details.