RAF Harrier II: The JUMP JET!

Building on the highly successful V/STOL (vertical/short take-off and landing) Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the British Harrier 2 was derived from its American cousin: the AV-8B Harrier 2, and subsequently designated the GR5, GR7 and GR9 within the British military. Operated by both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, the Harrier 2 was a combat-tested fighter jet and extremely successful strike aircraft, but it is perhaps better known for its unique ability to take-off and land vertically… and hover in mid-air! The British Harrier was retired from service in 2011, but the AV-8B remains in service with the Italian Navy, the Spanish Navy and the US Marine Corps. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts an RAF Harrier 2 down in the weeds as it clears the MACH LOOP in Wales. Enjoy!

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