Royal Navy 800 NAS Decommissioning scheme Sea Harrier FA2 ZD613 ‘Satan 1’

Description

First flown in 1985 and originally built as a Sea Harrier FRS1 variant aircraft, ZD613 served with 800, 801 and 899 NAS throughout a 19 year service career. In 1993 the aircraft was converted to FA2 standard and continued to operate from Royal Navy Carriers until 2004. With the wind down of Sea Harrier from Royal Navy service and the subsequent disbandment of 800 NAS on 31st March 2004, ZD613 was chosen to have a special livery and a unique 800 NAS decommissioning paint scheme applied. With gloss red applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the wings / tailplane and a giant 800 NAS cross sword / trident squadron badge applied to the spine of the aircraft. For her last flights in service ZD613 was given the call sign ‘’Satan 1’’ and was the personal steed of the unit’s CO, Commander Paul Stone.

After retirement from service ZD613 was acquired in 2005 by Jimi Heselden OBE, a Leeds businessman and inventor of the Hesco Bastion barrier system. For the last 15 years this famous Harrier stood overlooking the Leeds skyline as a gate guardian and was known locally as the ‘’Hesco Harrier’’.

ZD613 was acquired by Jet Art in 2021 the aircraft is currently undergoing restoration work. Please contact us to register your interest in what represents a truly unique acquisition opportunity.

In flight image courtesy of Jamie Hunter.
In service taxi images courtesy of Rich Pittman and taken at RNAS Yeovilton in March 2004