Last flight of the Harrier

[ian elliot]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11996936

and some great photography from enthusiasts here
http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=9&sid=a484e36b4d0f7c17e3690cc9abb8f9e6

very sad, ian

[Bone]

May the Harrier live long in flight sim, and bring us all many moons of happiness! Hurry up Mr. Razbam.

[stuartcox]

Very sad indeed!
The GR.7/9 were up to date fighter planes.
All thanks to spending cuts!
I just hope somebody will come in to rescue an example or two, set up a charity like the 'Vulcan To The Sky' trust, to let us enjoy the fascination of one of the best British engineering achievements for future airshows...!

[jmig]

I remember the first time I ever saw hem land. A four ship did an overhead. The last guy broke too soon and was catching up with number three. So he just went into hover mode until three was out of the way. Too cool. :)

[Railrunner130]

I read an article on the retirement the other day. I'm flabbergasted. I figured the British would go to more of a jump jet force, especially after the Falklands War. It just gives more flexibility and capability to the planners and war fighters. The F-35C won't do that.