Originally Posted by
BigGreenGilbert
Why do you say that. Same situation as many other museum pieces
OK I’ll bite! The USMC still regard the platform as a valuable asset and have extended its out of service date due to shortcomings in its crumbling Hornet fleet. Our fleet in 2010 was the most capable it had ever been with aircraft and maintenance facilities all having benefitted from the JUMP programme. The Harrier out of service date was to be 2018, it would have been a fitting send off for the 16 ship Harrier fly past of 2010 to have taken place as part of 100 Year celebrations.