At this time operated by 17F, later sold to Argentina

The tailhook grabs the cable first. Serial 51 is sold to Argentina in January 2018 and left France in April 2019. The SEM received a new four digit serial and became code 3A-215, 216, 217, 218 or 219. The tie-up is not known. The aircraft is now stored at Comandante Espora (EA32) and did not see operational service from Argentina soil so far.

Catching the cable and bouncing off the deck with its main gear, what a spectacle it is! Serial 51 is sold to Argentina in January 2018 and left France in April 2019. The SEM received a new four digit serial and became code 3A-215, 216, 217, 218 or 219. The tie-up is not known. The aircraft is now stored at Comandante Espora (EA32) and did not see operational service from Argentina soil so far.

Serial 51 is sold to Argentina in January 2018 and left France in April 2019. Close to 50 Super Etendard Modernisé's (SEM) were delivered to the Marine Nationale. The SEM is based on the Super Étendard, which is based on the Étendard IVM. The Super Etendard Modernisé was constantly upgraded by the French Navy through its life. It was used for anti-ship, strike, reconnaissance and nuclear strike missions. Here, serial 51 is launched from the R91, its bridle (the cable that attaches the Etendard to the steam catapult) is just dropped after launch in the sea (one bridle is used for each launch!).

The ceremonial flypast of the final Super Etendards (41 and 51) of the Aeronautique Navale. The formation was joined by the successor of the SEM, the Rafale M (39 and 43).

On 12 July 2016, the Super Etendard of the Aeronavale / Marine Nationale was retired. This 51 received a special paint job for the ceremony that included its last flight. In 2018, the aircraft was sold to Argentina, with five other sister ships, and will be serialled 3-A-215, 216, 217, 218 or 219

On 12 July 2016, the Super Etendard of the Aeronavale / Marine Nationale was retired. This 51 received a special paint job for the ceremony that included its last flight. In 2018, the aircraft was sold to Argentina, with five other sister ships, and will be serialled 3-A-215, 216, 217, 218 or 219

The final take-off from Super Etendards from Landiviseau. On this day, a ceremonial formation flight was held in which serial 41 and 51, and two Rafales (39 and 43) took part

On 12 July 2016, the Super Etendard of the Aeronavale / Marine Nationale was retired. This 51 received a special paint job for the ceremony that included its last flight. In 2018, the aircraft was sold to Argentina, with five other sister ships, and will be serialled 3-A-215, 216, 217, 218 or 219

Formation take-off at RIAT97

At RIAT 97