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.

It was added on 28 October 2018, and has since been viewed 326 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer