Originally Posted by
Video Mixdown
There was no call for that. You are correct that I was not aircrew, but Harrier in its various forms from GR.1 to GR.9 formed an important part of my work throughout my time in the RAF, and nobody admired its achievements, capabilities and pilots more at the time. It served the UK very well, but that was in the past and I would not want to see RAF/RN pilots sent into combat in an aircraft that is clearly outdated by today's standards. Nor would I want scarce defence funds to be spent keeping it in service when the money is needed for the modern equipment that they deserve.
GR9
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It's obsolete and in a scrapyard where it belongs’
Not a great , informed or otherwise, statement from someone who then pleads ignorance of their remarks… because they they know absolutely nothing about it, it would seem.
Weatherboy, same for you.