"The Tigers" operated their unique F-4J(UK)s up until January 1991 when they converted over to surplus Phantom FGR.2s, which were available due to other squadrons converting to the Panavia Tornado F.3. Although converted to the Phantom FGR.2, the squadron continued to make F-4J(UK) flights throughout February 1991 delivering them to their new homes to undertake varies new duties – such as "ZE360", which was delivered to RAF Manston on 22 February 1991 to become a fire training aid. Plans had originally been for the RAF to retain two Phantom squadrons, "the Tigers" and her sister No. 56 (F) Squadron ("the Firebirds"), at RAF Wattisham but with the end of the Cold War these plans were shelved. Instead under the Options for Change defence review all remaining Phantoms would be withdrawn from service. The disbanding of No. 228 OCU at RAF Leuchars led to "the Tigers" operating the Phantom Training Flight between 1 February 1991 and 31 December 1991.