SEPECAT Jaguar

Service And Conflict Use

1. May 1, 1965

   Joint program launches

   French and British requirements converged into the SEPECAT program, which would produce a new strike and training aircraft for both air forces.

   Sources: Dassault Jaguar Origins, Pima SEPECAT Jaguar GR3A

2. Sep 8, 1968

   First flight

   The Jaguar's first prototype flew at Istres, beginning the flight-test phase of the program.

   Sources: Dassault Jaguar Origins

3. Jan 1, 1973

   French service entry

   The Jaguar entered French service in 1973, with RAF service following in 1974.

   Sources: Dassault Jaguar Origins, Pima SEPECAT Jaguar GR3A

4. Dec 1, 1977

   First combat deployment in Africa

   French Jaguars entered operational combat use in Operation Lamantin, the start of a long African combat record centered on Chad and neighboring areas.

   Sources: Runway 28 French Jaguar History

5. Jan 17, 1991

   Gulf War sorties

   French and RAF Jaguars flew coalition missions in the Gulf War, showing the type's continuing value as a low-level strike aircraft.

   Sources: Pima SEPECAT Jaguar GR3A, SEPECAT Jaguar - Wikipedia

6. Aug 30, 1995

   Bosnia strike support

   RAF Jaguars equipped with TIALD deployed to Italy for Operation Deliberate Force and supported allied strikes over Bosnia.

   Sources: SEPECAT Jaguar - Wikipedia

7. Jun 17, 1999

   Kargil precision strike

   Indian Air Force Jaguars conducted reconnaissance and at least one laser-guided bombing mission during the Kargil campaign.

   Sources: Airpower at 18,000’: The Indian Air Force in the Kargil War

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