BAE Systems Harrier GR.9 ZG858 (RAF 4 SQN Disbandment Scheme) (1:72 scale)
- The Harrier is the first operational V/STOL (Vertical/ Short Takeoff & Landing) aircraft. By directing the engines exhaust through movable nozzles the force could be used to propel the aircraft along a runway or lift it vertically & then into a forward motion. Because of this ability to lift off vertically the Harriers began to be referred to as “jump jets”. These aircraft were continuously being refined & enhanced over the years with many new variants being produced.
The British Joint Force Harriers are due for dress down (retirement) on December 16, 2010. This Harrier wears a special paint scheme marking the years this type of aircraft has been with No. 4 Squadron RAF Wittering.