A Pictorial History Of The RAF Harrier Jump Jet: Michelle Marsh, Maggie Thatcher And The Falklands

THE RAF’s Harrier Jump Jet is dead – or on its way to air shows and private collections. In the 1960s, we were wowed that a jet plane could hover. In 1969 the Royal Air Force led the way in hovering. But now the jets are deemed to be no good, and too expensive.

We’ve pulled together a short pictorial history of the heli-jet. Look out for Harrier Honey – Michelle Marsh (official sensory sharpening aide of Harrier pilots and crew!); Prince Harry, David Jason, Sophie Wessex and Margaret Thatcher at the controls; the only British Prisoner of War in the Falklands conflict, Harrier pilot, Flight Lieutenant Jeffrey Glover; and a nice shot of Sir Sydney Camm, who designed the machine.

Take her up, Ginger. Straight up…

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British Royal Air Force ground crew relax in the sunshine as they admire pictures of the forces sweetheart, glamour model Michelle Marsh (left) 'The Harrier Honey' and a model, during a break in their 12 hour shift patten on their base in Kuwait.

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Posted: 15th, December 2010 | In: Reviews Comment | TrackBack | Permalink