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AP 101B-0901-15A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhantom FG Mk 1 — Aircrew Manual\u003cbr\u003eBy Command of the Defence Council · Signed: Michael Cary\u003cbr\u003ePrepared by Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence · \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original FG Mk 1 aircrew manual — the primary operational reference for Royal Navy crews flying from HMS Ark Royal. Covers the full Spey-powered FG Mk 1 systems configuration including the double-extending nose oleo, slotted stabilator, and carrier-specific operating procedures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. AP 101B-0901-16 (AL 9, October 1975)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhantom FG Mk 1 Aircraft — Operating Data Manual\u003cbr\u003eBy Command of the Defence Council · Signed: Michael Cary · Ministry of Defence\u003cbr\u003eSponsored for use in the Royal Navy by D.N.A.W. · Sponsored for use in the Royal Air Force by DFS (RAF) · \u003cstrong\u003eAL 9 · October 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe definitive FG Mk 1 performance data reference — covering speed, climb, range, and fuel consumption data for the Spey Mk 202-powered variant. Dual-sponsored for both Royal Navy and RAF use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. AP 101B-0901-15B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhantom FG Mk 1 — Aircrew Manual Weapon System\u003cbr\u003eBy Command of the Defence Council · Signed: Archie Whitmore · Ministry of Defence\u003cbr\u003ePrepared by Ministry of Defence (AFD) RDT3 · \u003cstrong\u003eJune 1974 · AL 9 April 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe weapon system supplement to the FG Mk 1 Aircrew Manual. Documents the full AWG-11 fire control system, Sparrow\/Sidewinder integration, and weapon delivery procedures. UK Restricted. Incomplete without confidential document CD 101B-0901 \u0026amp; 2-15D.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. F-4K\/M Plane Captains' Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ground crew readiness and servicing reference for Plane Captains responsible for the daily operational status of FG Mk 1 and FGR Mk 2 aircraft. Covers pre-flight walkaround, Spey engine servicing, auxiliary blow-in door inspection, and flight deck\/dispersal procedures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Phantom II FG Mk 1 \/ FGR Mk 2 — Spey Engine Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRolls-Royce Spey RB168-25R technical reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimary-source engine manual for the Rolls-Royce Spey Mk 202\/203 as installed in both British Phantom marks. Covers engine removal\/installation, fuel system, reheat system, auxiliary intake door operation, and ground running procedures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFGR Mk 2 Series — AP 101B-0902\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. AP 101B-0902-15A (AL 23, March 1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhantom FGR Mk 2 — Aircrew Manual, Book 1\u003cbr\u003eBy Command of the Defence Council · Signed: Archie Whitmore · Prepared by RAF Handling Squadron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1969 · AL 23 March 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe final-amendment state of the FGR Mk 2 Aircrew Manual — updated through AL 23 in March 1990, covering the full service life of the RAF's primary interceptor and ground-attack variant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. AP 101B-0902-16 (AL 9, March 1975)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhantom FGR Mk 2 Aircraft — Operating Data Manual\u003cbr\u003eBy Command of the Defence Council · Signed: Michael Cary · Ministry of Defence\u003cbr\u003eSponsored for use in the Royal Air Force by DFS (RAF) · \u003cstrong\u003eAL 9 · March 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe FGR Mk 2 performance data manual — covering the land-based Spey Mk 203 configuration with unslatted stabilators. RAF-sponsored edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. 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