Originally Posted by TT"
Many, many years ago one was detached wid' the Feelthy French.
A Harrier came noisely past, trying to look fast and harmful.
A Gallic Mirage hero turned to his compatriots and said something.
They then, pissed themselves laughing.
On further enquiry, the literal translation was "Only time I've seen a turkey with drop tanks".
Near bust me gusset so I did.
Interesting. I wonder how many live engagements there have been between Harriers and Mirages.
These are the only two I know of:
Originally Posted by naval-history.net
Saturday 1st May
[a5] - Mirage IIIEA of FAA Grupo 8 shot down north of West Falkland by Flt Lt Barton RAF in No.801 Sea Harrier using Sidewinder (4.10 pm). Lt Perona ejected safely.
[a6] - Mirage IIIEA of FAA Grupo 8 damaged in same incident north of West Falkland by Lt Thomas RN in No.801 Sea Harrier using Sidewinder. Then shot down over Stanley by own AA defences (4.15 pm). and Capt Cuerva killed.