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A Sea Harrier FA2 of 801 Squadron is seen hovering above the deck of HMS Illustrious
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A Sea Harrier FA2 of 801 Squadron is seen hovering above the deck of HMS Illustrious
A Sea Harrier FA2 of 801 Squadron is seen hovering above the deck of HMS Illustrious.
801 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) was the last Fleet Air Arm squadron to operate the Sea Harrier FA2. After a very successful drawdown and decommissioning ceremony, the final Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service on 31 March 2006 at RNAS Yeovilton and the Squadron disbanded.
801 NAS will be recommissioned in October 2006, to operate the Harrier GR7 and GR9 from RAF Cottesmore. 801 NAS will be joining the recently commissioned 800 NAS as well as 1 and IV (AC) Sqns RAF to complete the formation of Joint Force Harrier (JFH)
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This print captures a moment of sheer power and precision as a Sea Harrier FA2 from 801 Naval Air Squadron hovers gracefully above the deck of HMS Illustrious. The Sea Harrier FA2 was the last aircraft of its kind to be operated by the Fleet Air Arm, making this image all the more significant. After an immensely successful drawdown and decommissioning ceremony, marking the end of an era, the final Sea Harrier was retired from service on March 31st, 2006 at RNAS Yeovilton. Consequently, 801 NAS disbanded shortly after. However, there is hope on the horizon as 801 NAS is set to be recommissioned in October that same year. The squadron's new mission will involve operating the Harrier GR7 and GR9 aircraft from RAF Cottesmore. This move will see them joining forces with recently commissioned 800 NAS as well as 1 and IV (AC) Sqns RAF to form Joint Force Harrier (JFH). It's an exciting development that promises enhanced capabilities for these remarkable aircraft. As we admire this breathtaking photograph taken by LA (PHOT) Billy Bunting from Armed Forces, we can't help but feel a sense of awe at both the technological marvels represented here and their dedicated pilots who serve our nation with unwavering commitment.
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