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Not many know about the Super etendard in the Iraqi service. The Iraqis actually loan some
5 Super Etendard from France in 1984 for use against the Iranian oil tankers in the Persian golf. It is known that there were several attacks on Iranian oil tankers and oil facilities at near the Fao island but again many things about this war are still unknown very clear.
What is known is that 4 of the 5 loaned Super Etendards were given back to France in the late
80's before end of hostilities took place.
It seems like the Argentina Super Etendard story that the type was filling very effectively a certain niche in a way that required only a small number of aircraft to be used .
This is a testimony for the good design philosophy of the Super Etrndard.

Attaced are more photos with A-7D Corsair II.

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