Aircraft Photo of VA.1B-37 | McDonnell Douglas EAV-8B Matador II+ | Spain - Navy | AirHistory.net #97723
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VA.1B-37
Military Code:01-925
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas V-8 Harrier
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas EAV-8B Matador II+
C/n (msn):SR3
Operator Titles:Spain - Navy
Location
City / Airport:FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLF   IATA: FAB   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Farnborough International 2018
 
Photo Date:12 July 2018
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 97723
Photo Comment

One of 12 Matador IIs active with the Spanish Navy's Escuadrilla 9, making a very noisy climb away. Spain has announced that the type's service life will be extended beyond 2025 due to lack of funds to acquire F-35Bs.

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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