Keeping the Harrier flying by reservists would be the worst of both worlds. Not only would we have lost the capability, but we would lose the savings that are being made by scrapping the fleet. That would mean other platforms would have to make even more savings!
Those who think we could run them on for a song are deluding themselves. Have you any idea the numbers of people involved in keeping a type airworthy, supplied and maintained? Those on the stn are just the tip of the iceberg.