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UlsterATCFan
12-15-2010, 10:08 AM
A sad day

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Harrier-Jets-Make-Their-Final-Flights-Taking-Off-From-RAF-Cottesmore/Article/201012215854075?lpos=UK_News_First_Home_Page_Featu re_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15854075_Harrier_Jets_Make_Their_Final _Flights%3A_Taking_Off_From_RAF_Cottesmore

But I believe they remain service in the US?
RapidRick
12-15-2010, 10:33 AM
Yep, they're still here.

Sure are loud.
Vealmonkey
12-15-2010, 02:50 PM
As apprehensive as the US Marines were when they first heard they were getting the Harrier, they sure do seem to enjoy them now. More parts for the Marines. LOL What an interesting and unique machine.
bigbadktm
12-15-2010, 11:50 PM
better than the osprey in my opinion, probably has a safer and better track record too
RapidRick
12-16-2010, 12:53 AM
Love the Osprey, Simply awesome, plus Arnold dosen't seem to be able to fly them.
Red Rider
12-16-2010, 02:08 AM
better than the osprey in my opinion, probably has a safer and better track record tooThe AV-8B Harrier can't transport as many troops as the Osprey though. Totally different animals there.
devilman
12-18-2010, 06:59 AM
I have been around the Harrier for the last 11 years. Awesome jet IMO. Not sure how much longer they will be in service for. We are expecting to start receiving the F-35 in 2012 and have 8 squardons of them by 2014. i can't wait, its going to be a badass jet. The F-35 will eventually replace the Marine Corps F-18 also.