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By: 1batfastard - 6th October 2022 at 09:46
Hi All,
I love this photo of the Jet Art Sea Harrier FA.2 ZH798 featured in the article below.. (Photo by Jet Art Aviation/Chris North)
2021 article about Jet Arts SHAR FA.2 ZH798 restoration (Courtesy https://warbirdsnews.com/ )
Article and pictures:- https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/sea-harrier-fa-2-taxiing-…
What about the Harriers at RNAS Culdrose that were/are used for carrier jet handling training I presume they are still active ? I know up until last year they were.
Geoff.
By: bazv - 6th October 2022 at 07:31
There are at least 2 ground running/taxyable Harriers in britain,plus one that is a potential flyer.
By: trumper - 5th October 2022 at 21:16
Looks like ground runner https://www.key.aero/article/story-behind-one-worlds-only-running-sea-h…
By: plough - 5th October 2022 at 19:06
Perhaps I am missing something, but I can’t see anywhere that returning it to flight was even mentioned?
No obstacle to ground running as far as I am aware; and there are plenty of ground running only aircraft which nonetheless have been put on the register and have a civilian registration allotted to them.
People jumping to conclusions and making it up as they go along perhaps?
It’s good to see one being kept in working order, and if ever one were to be allowed to fly again, I would be very happy to see it. Not going to hold my breath though!
By: Arabella-Cox - 5th October 2022 at 17:13
You can’t be thinking of me PS – I’m a realist. I have some knowledge on the subject as I’ve worked on Harrier’s and dealt with the CAA as an airline manager.
Not only will the CAA have to be onboard with returning these ‘complex’ aircraft to the skies, the OEMs will have to be onboard; BAe, RR, Dowty, Martin Baker, et al. Additionally there will be a requirement for several sackfuls of money to restore and then operate them.
By: Prop Strike - 5th October 2022 at 15:30
There are a number of knee-jerk naysayers here who opine on subjects of which they seem to have little knowledge.
There have been extensive and very encouraging discussions with the CAA, and the prospect of Sea Harriers returning to flight in UK skies is very much ‘live’.
By: 8674planes - 5th October 2022 at 15:12
Yes it’s possible, there’s 2 Harriers on the G-reg already.
By: dhfan - 5th October 2022 at 11:29
I guess the simple answer is – no chance.
By: trumper - 5th October 2022 at 09:27
Would that be allowed on the UK register ? . You would need some very deep pockets.
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