Thread: Harrier GR.9A

Now consigned to the scrapyard leaving yet another huge hole in our defences- BBC News - Struggle at the top over decision to scrap UK Harriers

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Hawker Siddeley Harrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I knew there was one at Cosford but never took the time to have a look... I was hoping it would be a Sea Harrier but alas not (think there's one at the FAA museum)

Harrier GR.9A now on display at Cosford Shropshire Tourism News











last ever Harriers to take off from Ark Royal (RAF GR 9s not Sea Harriers)



Sea Harrier landing



RAF Harrier in action at Biggin Hill

Originally Posted by theStig

Cosford 2010

Ironically, just weeks before the announcement it was to be decommissioned/ scrapped etc

The Harrier, said Cameron, “...is a remarkably flexible aircraft but we should sustain the Tornado, and that aircraft is more capable and better able to sustain operations in Afghanistan.” The Defence Review Harrier scrapping marks the end of over 40 years of continued service for the legendary V-STOL (Vertical Short Take-Off and Landing) platform which has been continuously upgraded throughout its service life to reach the current GR9 standard.

Harriers Scrapped and Nimrod Cancelled: Armed Forces Int. News

and

BBC News - Defence review: Cameron unveils armed forces cuts

full list of defence cuts

Defence review: see the list of cuts in full | News | guardian.co.uk

interesting conversation here-

Harrier Scrapped Despite all 3 Forces Agreeing it Was a Better Deal than Tornado - World Naval Ships Forums

David Cameron on retiring Harrier



Final flight for Harrier jump jet



finally

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...lacements.html