Original RAF Phantom FGR.2 XT900 Photo | CO Squadron Jet Cold War Archive

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Original RAF Phantom FGR.2 XT900 Photo | CO Squadron Jet Cold War Archive

Authentic colour photo of RAF Phantom XT900–iconic Cold War British interceptor for serious military aviation collectors.

Measurements: approx. 6 x 4 inches

Paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper

Dates: n/a

Condition: Previously numbered. Previously mounted with a small double-sided tape numbered. In decent condition. 

Internal notes: QC passed

Set against the overcast calm of a British airfield, this original colour photograph captures the mighty McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XT900, bearing the tail code CO, in full Royal Air Force service markings. As one of the RAF’s premier Cold War interceptors and strike aircraft, the Phantom is an enduring symbol of UK air defence during the 1970s and 80s, combining speed, power, and electronic warfare capabilities in a sleek twin-engine silhouette.

The photograph measures approximately 6 x 4 inches and is developed on high-quality Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper, ensuring both archival longevity and excellent colour preservation. This is a genuine period photograph, not a modern reprint. Signs of earlier mounting (small double-sided tape and numbering) are present on the reverse, but the image remains in decent condition, fully QC-passed. The aircraft markings–including the serial XT900, tail code, squadron insignia, and mission marks–are clearly visible, offering rich detail for collectors and historians alike.

Whether you’re building a collection of RAF Cold War jets, McDonnell Douglas Phantom variants, or British interceptor aircraft, this image serves as both a visual document and a tribute to an aircraft that played a crucial role in NATO airspace defence during the height of global tensions.