I think you will find a few FRS 51 sea harriers were deverted from production for use in the war, and the navy would have had to replace them from their stocks if any were lost

As far as I can ascertain BAE were involved in producing certain modifications for the RAF GR3’s that were sent to the Falklands at the time, can you back up your claim.

By shere coincidence Indian Navy FRS Mk 51 Sea Harriers are going to embark on HMS illustrious shortly.

see here

Septc.

What are the Sea Harriers in store for, are they to be sold overseas or are they being held in reserve for all future eventualities, otherwise why were they not scrapped or gifted to aircraft museums.

Septic.

Great stuff Septic! I can’t believe how good she looks, considering this aircraft was vandalised with graffiti a few years ago! What a shame the same TLC can’t go into the other Vulcans preserved outside? :rolleyes: There must be constant work on her condition, most weekends I guess?

Thanks Albert,

As far as I’m aware the maintenance team for XM655 is relatively small but obviouslly very dedicated, BTW there is an excellent new DVD on XM655.

Septic.

Contact XM655 here

Thanks once again for all the kind comments,

Jogger321, totally agree with you on this one, cotton wool wrapped future beckons, now where did I put my jigsaw. :rolleyes:

Lastly here’s a shot of XA903.

Septic.

ZRX61,

XM655 will never fly again, despite being in excellent condition and the youngest Vulcan surviving, the cost of restoration to airworthy condition would be astronomical, if 655 had been kept undercover at Wellesbourne from the time of its arrival in 1984 the possibility of flying again would I’m sure be much more positive, but the project would need massive support and immense financial backing/ sponsorship.

I can just see it now, the RED Bull Vulcan!!

Septic.

How do I get drool out of my keyboard?

Place it behind four Olympus engines!

Septic.