Saturday 18 December 2010

The last flight of Harrier Jets

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Last hurrah for the Harrier: Jump jets take to the skies for their final farewell

Flying in a spectacular diamond
formation so tight it ­appears they are ­almost ­touching, 16 of
Britain’s legendary jump jets soar through the wintry skies.

The occasion was billed as a celebration but, for many, the mood was as sombre as the gloomy weather.

On a freezing day heavy with
­emotion, the ­Harrier — the ­revolutionary aircraft that helped
Britain defeat Argentina in the Falklands War in 1982 — took to the air
for the last time.
Celebrations of Harrier 'VSTOL' (Vertical Short Take off and landing) Day at RAF Cottesmore
The last hurrah: Harriers take off from RAF Cottesmore for a series of nostalgic fly-pasts before being decommissioned
RAF Harrier
Proud: Harrier pilots are let out by a bagpipe-playing band
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