As a civvy (radio journo) lucky enough to have been on board to witness the last Harrier land on, I would like to say how moving it was.
No one can understand the decision to chop the aircraft and that wonderful ship, but the way the RN and RAF guys are carrying on with business is an honour to see.
I have worked closely with ARKR and her sisters over the past decade and a half, so it is very hard for me to be objective.
It breaks your heart to meet and talk to skilled highly trained and extremely talented people in the Harrier and CV community now looking at a pretty bleak future.
The "For Sale" sign in one of the Harrier windows made me smile.
Boys and girls of ARKR and her squadrons. Bravo Zulu it has been an honour and a privilege to have spent time in your company. May your zeal not rest long. Dan Entwisle.