“People say, ‘well didn’t you want a t-shirt?’ and I say, well when there’s a Harrier out there for 7 million…
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Cold War EraMilitary AviationWarbirds
Two former Royal Navy (Sea) Harrier Jump Jets could Fly Again Soon
by Dario LeoneOn Aug. 7, 2019 two former Royal Navy Sea Harrier fighter jets were registered in British Civil Aviation Authority record book,…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Did you know that the Argentine Navy could have been the first export customer for the Harrier Jump Jet?
by Dario LeoneThe UK was not against a Harrier sale, as the situation regarding the Malvinas/Falkland Islands was relatively satisfactory at that time.…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Red Arrows Leader remembers the moment he ejected after a crash landing in a Harrier ten years ago
by Dario Leone“The 10 year challenge? 14 May ’09 pivotal moment in my flying career. Have made no secret of involvement in terrifying…
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Cold War EraLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
That Time a Crewless RAF Tornado Flew Away After the Navigator Ejected Himself and his Pilot from Their Serviceable Aircraft
by Dario LeoneWe may only imagine the front-seater’s feelings as, from his parachute, he watched his Tornado disappearing over the horizon The…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
EXHILARATING VINTAGE VIDEO PROVIDES A UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO HARRIER V/STOL OPERATIONS
by Dario Leone“The thrill of rising vertically on a column of thrust from a wooded site is an exhilarating experience…whether it’s the first…
