British Aerospace Harrier

 

 

Hawker Siddeley P.1127

... or how it all began ...

(illustration adapted from Airfix plastic kit instruction set)

 

British Aerospace Harrier GR.3

Both the pilot and the photographer appear to be blinded by the sun !

British Aerospace Harrier GR.3, RAF on a conventional take-off.
British Aerospace Harrier GR.3, RAF

Typical airshow pilot gesture : waving to the crowd !

British Aerospace Harrier GR.3, RAF

A vertical take-off from a grass strip, especially a dry one, yields great pictures, although there is a definite risk for both pilot and aircraft due to dust ingestion.

British Aerospace Harrier GR.3, RAF

In this view, the aircraft is hovering just before touchdown. Its control surface useless due to the lack of airflow, compressed air jets at the aircrafts extremities are helpful in maneuvering the Harrier into the tightest spots.

British Aerospace Harrier GR.3 XW924, RAF

 

British Aerospace Harrier GR.5, Royal Air Force.

 

British Aerospace Harrier GR.7, Royal Air Force.

 

British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1, Royal Navy
British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1, Royal Navy

 

British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.2, Royal Navy

This is an updated version of the original Sea Harrier, externally distinguishable by its larger radome.

 

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