FB SPECIAL: RT Pucara. A-511 ‘SHARKEY’S KILL’ and FC Sea Harrier ZH801.

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ANOTHER FB SPECIAL!

To commemorate the 44th anniversary of the famous dogfight on 21 May, we are very pleased to offer in association with Fuselage Creations, a special duo.

The Pucara deluxe box and Sea Harrier tag! For the very special price of just £99.

The offer will run until 21/5 or until the fifteen spaces have been taken.

[Fifteen places only]

RAWTAG #07: FMA PUCARA. (A-511)

One of the most famous air to air skirmishes of the Falklands War was between a Sea Harrier flown by Royal Navy Commander Nigel ‘Sharkey’ Ward and Argentinian Pucara pilot Carlos Tomba. With the Sea Harrier chasing the Pucara at ultra low level across the wild terrain, Sharkey scored a ‘Kill’ bringing the Pucara down, Tomba ejecting at the last seconds to survive with minor injuries!
Classic dogfighting taking place in the 1980’s.

These incredible tags have been produced from the rudder trim recovered from the downed Pucara and were presented in RAWTAG’s first deluxe box. A new concept amongst tag producers.
Sadly ‘Sharkey’ passed away in May 2024, just a few months after he was delighted to support this project, kindly agreeing to personally signing a card for each deluxe box.

This release is limited to just 40 deluxe boxes and 35 regular tags.
The deluxe box contains the following:

1 x Pucara tag A-511 with individually numbered backing card.
1 x PERSONALLY SIGNED and individually numbered ‘Sharkey’ Ward picture card.
1 x Carlos Tomba dedication card.
1 x Specially produced presentation box.

PLUS

FUSELAGE CREATIONS SEA HARRIER ZH801.

The Sea Harrier still remains one of the most unique military aircraft with a rich combat history. The Harrier is a naval short take-off and vertical landing (V/STOL) jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft. It was developed on request of the Royal Navy by Hawker Siddeley which merged with the British Aerospace shortly after. 

The debut of the Sea Harrier took place during the Falklands war of 1982, where the aircraft performed the primary air defence role with a secondary role of ground defence. The Sea Harriers shot down 20 Argentinian aircraft during the conflict, although two Sea Harriers were lost to enemy ground fire. 

A second upgraded version for the Royal Navy was made in 1993 as the Sea Harrier F/A2, improving its air-to-air abilities and weapons compatibilities, along with a more powerful engine. 

The tag in your possession was up-cycled from the flap of the Sea Harrier F/A2, registered as ZH801 and produced in 1996.  When undergoing planned maintenance in 2004, that part was removed and replaced. The aircraft remained in service with RNAS Yeovilton until its retirement. It was transferred to the Fleet Air Arm Museum, where it is currently displayed with the tail number ZH800.