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Registration: XZ119

Construction Number: S-120

Code Number: FG

Model Sepecat Jaguar GR1A

Operator: National Museum of Flight Scotland

Airport: East Fortune - Museum, UK - Scotland

Photographer: Vladislavs Bulins

Date Taken: 18/07/2021

Date Submitted: 19/07/2021

The Jaguar was in Royal Air Force service between 1974 and 2007. One of its main roles was to attack enemy tanks. During the Cold War, if Soviet forces had invaded West Germany, Jaguars would have been used to protect Western Europe. This Jaguar took part in the first Gulf War in 1990 and 1991, carrying out 40 missions. Date: 1976 Mark:GR.1A Crew:1 (pilot) Top speed:1,056 mph (1,690 km/h) Range:875 miles (1,400 km) Weapons:2 x 30mm Aden cannon Up to 10,000lb (4,545Kg) including rockets and bombs

Picture ID:1760763

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