Standard external fit for the Sea Harriers on Southern Watch include AMRAAMs under the fuselage, droptanks underwing and refuelling probe above the port engine intake.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978

Dawn in the Arabian Gulf and crews prepare two 800 NAS Sea Harriers for the first sortie of the day.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978

A Sea Harrier launches from Invincible as a Sea King acts as plane guard and the frigate HMS Cumberland watches for unexpected visitors.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

Armed with AMRAAMs, a Sea Harrier FA2 of No 800 Naval Air Sqn roars off from Invincible’s ramp for another patrol over southern Iraq.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978

Below decks, AEO Lt Cdr Ian Reason discusses a point about a Sea Harrier’s cockpit with a member of the maintenance crew.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978

A Flight, No 849 NAS, deploys Sea King AEW.2 airborne early warning helicopters aboard Invincible; ZD636 powers up to undertake another patrol.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

While the Broadsword class frigate HMS Cumberland acts as Invincible’s defensive escort, Sea Kings provide the carrier’s antisubmarine defence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959