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SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XZ381 - EC
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ381 - EC (msn S.146), of No.6 Squadron, at RAF Coltishall, fitted with tandem beams on the inboard pylons, loaded with four inert 1000lb bombs and countermeasures pods. Date: circa 1995
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1995 Beams Bombs Coltishall Fitted Inert Jaguar Loaded Pods Pylons Sepecat Squadron Tandem Countermeasures Inboard
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In this photograph, the SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XZ381-EC (msn S.146) of the Royal Air Force's No.6 Squadron is depicted at RAF Coltishall during the mid-1990s. The Jaguar GR.1, a versatile and agile multirole combat aircraft, is seen fitted with tandem beams on its inboard pylons. These beams were used to support the carriage of various weapons and stores, including the four inert 1000lb bombs and countermeasures pods visible in this image. The Jaguar GR.1, manufactured by SEPECAT (Société Européenne de Production de Constructions Aéronautiques de Toulouse et Marignane), was a collaborative venture between the United Kingdom and France. It was designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Air Force and French Armée de l'Air for a ground-attack and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft's advanced design provided excellent maneuverability, a high degree of combat effectiveness, and the ability to operate from short runways. This particular Jaguar GR.1, XZ381-EC, was assigned to No.6 Squadron, a frontline RAF unit specializing in the provision of close air support and precision attack capabilities. The squadron's Jaguar fleet was instrumental in various military operations and conflicts, including the Gulf War and the Balkans conflict. The aircraft's versatility, combined with its advanced avionics and weapons systems, made it an indispensable asset to the Royal Air Force during this period. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the history of the Royal Air Force and the impressive capabilities of the SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1. It is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of aeronautical engineering and the vital role that aircraft like the Jaguar continue to play in military operations.
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