”PERFECT FOR THE JOB”

That was how the late John Farley (left) described the approach that helped lead to the Hawker Siddeley Harrier securing a US Marine Corps order, but it could just as well apply to the aircraft itself — and the great test pilot. Later, American participation proved pivotal in developing the improved Harrier II. Had it not been for Farley, none of this might have come about JOHN FARLEY AND THE AV-8 John Farley became chief test pilot at Dunsfold in