New Spanish Navy MDD TAV-8B Harrier II

A newly-acquired Spanish Navy two-seat McDonnell Douglas TAV-8B Harrier II trainer, serial number VA.1B-40 ‘01-999’, taking off on its initial test flight at the United States-Spanish Naval Air Station Rota in southern Spain, on March 3.

The acquisition of this former US Marine Corps (USMC) aircraft had not previously been reported, but it is understood to have arrived at Rota by sea several months ago. The aircraft, which retains its former USMC colour scheme, is reportedly to replace the sole two-seat example operated by the Spanish Navy’s 9 Esquadrilla squadron at Rota

Source: AirForces Monthly - May 2021

Photo: McDonnell Douglas TAV-8B Harrier II trainer, serial number VA.1B-40 ‘01-999’ (Photo by Moshi J Anahory )

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New Spanish Navy MDD TAV-8B Harrier II

(12.05.2021)