The First of the "Phabulous Phantoms" - talk by Dave Ward
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC+00:00Location
Lytham Methodist Church | Lytham St Annes, EN
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Dave Ward (retired from BAE Systems) describes the evolution of the F4H-1 Phantom II aircraft, from the first concept in 1953, through the first flight in 1958 and going into service with the US Navy.Hosted by Lytham Probus at the Wesley Hall of Lytham Methodist Church (entrance on Westby Street).
Visitors welcome. Tea/coffee is available from 10am. Talk begins 10.30. Finish 11.30 approx.
[Picture shows A U.S. Navy McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II of Fighter Squadron VF-74 Be-Devilers - the first deployable Phantom squadron in the U.S. Navy.]
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Lytham Methodist Church, 25 Park Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5LU, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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