Hobby Master HA4101 Sea Harrier FA.2 Fleet Air Arm 800 Sqn Disbandment Markings

The BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980. The aircraft is a naval VTOL/VSTOL jet fighter designed for reconnaissance and attack roles. In 1993 an improved variant of the Sea Harrier was produced as the FA.2 with a more powerful engine, improved air-to-air capabilities and weapons options. The FA.2 was produced until 1998 and continued in service until 2006 when it was replaced by the Harrier GR9. 56 FA.2 Sea Harriers were produced for the Royal Navy.

BAe Sea Harrier ZD613 was built as an FRS1 variant with c/n 41H-912052/B46/P16. Its first flight was on December 17, 1985 and delivered to the Royal Navy on January 15, 1986. In 1994 ZD613 was converted to an FA.2 variant. The aircraft served with the Nos. 801, 899 and lastly 800 Squadron where it became the C/Os aircraft and numbered 122. On March 31, 2004 ZD613/122 wearing a special paint scheme to mark the disbandment of No. 800 Squadron and 24 years of service with the Harrier; led a 6 aircraft final fly-past.