Back in 1958 the Argentinean Primera Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Ataque (First Aeronaval Attack Squadron) was equipped with Grumman F-9F Panther, however as they were outdated by 1969, they were replaced in this role by the Aermacchi M.B.326GB that same year.
They served through the 1970s and took part in the Falklands War in 1982 as they were part of the Primera Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Ataque. Many of them were deployed along coastal bases, following the invasion, but they soon returned to Punta Indio, the main base of the Squadron. Unlike the more modern M.B.339, none M.B.326 was deployed in the Falklands and they remained on the Argentine mainland. In order to replace the casualties after the war, Argentine bought some M.B.326GB from Brazil.
They served with the Argentine Navy until 1994 when they were placed in reserve and soon later, sold to Zaire and Zambia.
Sources:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aermacchi_MB-326
2. http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/AviacionNaval/TR-AT-MB326.htm (translated)
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