Sea Harrier XZ451 Aviation Art Print – A3 Premium Oyster Satin

Description

Commemorate an extraordinary chapter in British naval aviation history. This premium profile print showcases Sea Harrier FRS1 XZ451, an aircraft of immense historical significance. Not only was XZ451 the very first Sea Harrier accepted by the Royal Navy upon its delivery to Yeovilton in June 1979, but it also went on to become one of the most heavily engaged airframes of the 1982 Falklands War.

The print details its historic deployment to the South Atlantic aboard HMS Invincible with 801 Naval Air Squadron. During the conflict, XZ451 proved its lethal capabilities, damaging an Argentine Mentor and shooting down three enemy aircraft: a Canberra B-110, a Pucará A-511, and a C-130E TC-63. The text tracks its journey through to its ultimate fate in December 1989, when it was lost following an in-flight control restriction over the Mediterranean off Sardinia, from which the pilot, Lt M. Auckland, fortunately survived.

Printed professionally on top-tier media, this profile art print provides a clean, striking layout that perfectly balances highly accurate digital illustration with legendary combat history.

Premium Quality Paper

To do absolute justice to this legendary aircraft, each print is produced on professional-grade Oyster Satin photographic paper. This premium stock delivers a beautiful, subtle luster finish that blocks glare from indoor lighting while providing rich contrast, making the subtle greys of the Royal Navy livery and the intricate technical text exceptionally crisp and easy to read.

Product Features

• Individual Airframe Focus: Highly detailed side-profile illustration and incredible combat history of Sea Harrier XZ451 (Side Code 005).

• Historic Milestones: Celebrates the first Sea Harrier officially accepted by the Royal Navy.

• Falklands Combat Record: Details its three confirmed air-to-air kills (Canberra, Pucará, and C-130E) and one damaged enemy aircraft during the 1982 conflict.

• Premium Media: Professionally printed on Oyster Satin photographic paper for a gorgeous, glare-free, satin finish.

• Dimensions: A3 size – perfect for standard framing and an exceptional addition alongside your FRS1, FA2, and T4N prints.

• Technical Data Included: Includes critical airframe data such as construction number (41H-912005), first flight date (25 May 1979), primary squadron service (801 NAS), and its vital role in fighter reconnaissance.