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To further J'F's mention, in later trials I photographed our 2-seat demonstrator Harrier G-VTOL from almost ( directly is not a good idea ) underneath while it was in the hover carrying a real Sea Eagle one side, nearly empty drop-tank the other etc, the trials also included 1,000lb bombs.
It was agreed that 'bring-back' with 2 Sea Eagles was not an option, but given cost & more importantly fuel, who was going to do that anyway ?
The trials were mainly flown by Heinz Frick, and it seems even in the 2-seater he had a margin to play with, as he chased my photographic boss Jim Moore around the airfield in jetborne mode for a laugh !
I've never bothered learning to post photo's here - should have I know - but can supply the relevant shots if you like -
Andy Lawson,
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