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Sea Harrier

The BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980. The aircraft is a naval VTOL/VSTOL jet fighter designed for reconnaissance and attack roles. In 1993 an improved variant of the Sea Harrier was produced as the FA.2 with a more powerful engine, improved air-to-air capabilities and weapons options. The FA.2 was produced until 1998 and continued in service until 2006 when it was replaced by the Harrier GR9. 56 FA.2 Sea Harriers were produced for the Royal Navy.

Sea Harrier FA.2 ZD613/122 of No. 800 Sqn. SATAN 1 decommissioning scheme

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British Sea Harrier FA.2 ZD615/OEU-712, No. 899 Naval Air Sqn., HMS Invincible, Bosnia Conflict, 1994

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British Sea Harrier FA.2 Z No. 801 Naval Air Sqn., RNAS Yeovilton during 1999/2000

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Sea Harrier FA.2 Z No. 899 NAS "Admiral's Barge" , 25 Years Anniversary Special, England, 2004

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Sea Harrier FA.2 "Operation Deliberate Force" No.800 NAS, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Invincible, Mediterranean, July 1995

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Sea Harrier FRS Mk.1 "Falklands" XZ457, 899 NAS, HMS Hermes, 1982

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Sea Harrier FA.2 ZH804, Royal Navy, Fairford 2002 (w/ Sea Eagle missiles)

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Sea Harrier FA.2 ZH796, Royal Navy, 2018 (w/ Sea Eagle missiles)

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