{"product_id":"cobi-toys-5908-f-4m-phantom-ii-fgr-2-jet-fighter-brand-new","title":"COBI Toys #5908 F-4M Phantom II (FGR.2) Jet Fighter - Brand New!","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a combat legend of the British skies! The F-4M Phantom II in service with Great Britain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time, one of the most recognizable interceptor fighters of Great Britain awaits you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 728 bricks, you can build a model of the iconic F-4M Phantom II in the British version, which not only patrolled the skies over Europe and the Atlantic, but also assisted during the Falklands War in 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History of the British Phantom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1960s, after the cancellation of the ambitious British fighter projects TSR-2 and P.1154, Great Britain decided to purchase American F-4 Phantom II aircraft. These machines were specially adapted to the needs of the Royal Navy and the RAF and received the designations FG.1 (F-4K) and FGR.2 (F-4M).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Phantoms differed from the American versions. They were equipped with locally produced Rolls-Royce Spey engines, modern electronics and a modified design that allowed them to operate from smaller aircraft carriers, such as the HMS Ark Royal. They were among the most technically advanced aircraft of their time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years, RAF Phantoms patrolled the skies over Europe, based both in Great Britain and in West Germany. During the Falklands War, they played a significant role in the defense of the archipelago – first operating from a base on Ascension Island, and later from the airport in Port Stanley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Phantoms were eventually withdrawn from service. In 1992, they were replaced by the Tornado F3. However, they left behind a lasting legacy as reliable, versatile and modern fighter jets that served the British armed forces for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e728 Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 9+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI TOYS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49293317996781,"sku":"5908","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2415\/5373\/files\/5908-box-front.webp?v=1769197371","url":"https:\/\/thecornertoystore.com\/products\/cobi-toys-5908-f-4m-phantom-ii-fgr-2-jet-fighter-brand-new","provider":"The Corner Toy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}