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Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:45 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Fred
Wonderful post
Also one of the saddest
Killed off W-A-Y before her time
Thanks for sharing
Paddyboy
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:02 pm
by Punkrunner62
Great images of an iconic aircraft,what a shame they are no longer around along with the Jaguar.They both could be still doing a job for us.
Cheers.
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:18 pm
by Mark43
Beautiful set of photos
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:38 pm
by eagle1
Wow what great shots. Very difficult to chose a favorite
Ahh brings back some brilliant memories
Many thanks for sharing
Cheers
Martin
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:44 pm
by reheat module
One of the best places to visit to see one of the best aircraft close up.
Many happy hours at the 22 Hold
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:25 am
by Vulcanone
Really?
Perhaps you could pen a letter to those awfully nice guys at USMC HQ asking if they will rip all the spares out of the USMC fleet so we can have the dam things back.
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:26 am
by The Phantom
Cracking post
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:31 am
by romeo bravo
jag636 wrote:we already know how to use them and it wouldn't take as long to retrain
Not factually correct. The pilots at the time have now either retrained on to another platform or left the services; for those who did fly the Harrier would have serious skill fade over the last 5 years. As for retraining, that would have to be state-side in the first instance and as for timescale, how long is a peice of string. You would have to set up an OCU type team to retrain the trainer, then stream pilots out of basic flight school, etc, etc. First operational pilots wouldn't be seen frontline for several years.
The Harrier has gone; god bless her. Just remember the good times and not thinkning of the 'what might have been'.
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:36 am
by Morseman
Wonderful, I can still hear the sound of the engine shut down. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Cottesmore-The last days of the Harrier
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:56 pm
by Greenlichtie
The word travesty doesn't even begin to cover it!!
Beautiful pics of a beauitful bird, thanks for posting