The idea was simple: to destroy the runway at Port Stanley, and prevent Argentinian fast jets using it against the… Read More
May 25, 1982 saw the British Task force off the Falklands take some of its most serious losses to Argentinian… Read More
Armed with only a pair of 20mm AA guns, small arms, and missiles for her Wasp Helicopters, Barker managed to… Read More
At 400 knots the view of Topsham is brief but exciting. The flight was as bumpy as the Back To… Read More
The Harrier VTOL jet is able to rotate its engine nozzles at any speed & power setting. Not only for… Read More
Ever since this attack was undertaken, the British have been insistent that all the Argentine reports about an attack on… Read More
On Aug. 7, 2019 two former Royal Navy Sea Harrier fighter jets were registered in British Civil Aviation Authority record… Read More
The spotlight was thrown on Chile's cooperation with the UK when, on May 18, Westland Sea King ZA290 carrying an… Read More
The UK was not against a Harrier sale, as the situation regarding the Malvinas/Falkland Islands was relatively satisfactory at that… Read More
The 13 million Euro purchase also includes a flight simulator. The five Super Étendard attack aircraft for Argentina left France… Read More
"As we approached the helo-ship, I noticed ten guys facing us, standing in a line across the landing pad. As… Read More
Archie's fingers felt carefully for the in-flight refuelling probe switch. When he operated the switch, Archie and his navigator heard the… Read More
“It was a Sea Harrier going for Captain Robles’ aircraft. Almost simultaneously I saw fire in my mirror and immediately… Read More
The Sea Harrier was dubbed by Argentine pilots “La Muerta Negra” (The Black Death) because of its Extra Dark Sea… Read More
