The End Of An Era: The Last Flight Of The British Harrier Jet

Final salute: The 16-strong fleet of distinctive Harrier jump jets in close formation above RAF Cottesmore

Last Hurrah For The Harrier: Jump Jets Take To The Skies For Their Final Farewell -- The Daily Mail

Flying in a spectacular diamond formation so tight it ­appears they are ­almost ­touching, 16 of Britain’s legendary jump jets soar through the wintry skies.

The occasion was billed as a celebration but, for many, the mood was as sombre as the gloomy weather.

On a freezing day heavy with ­emotion, the ­Harrier — the ­revolutionary aircraft that helped Britain defeat Argentina in the Falklands War in 1982 — took to the air for the last time.

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More News On The End Of The British Harrier Jet

Last trip for one of Britain's iconic aircraft -- BBC
RAF's Harrier jump jet makes its final flight – 40 years on -- The Guardian
Harrier jets take off on retirement -- Press Association
The Last Sight Of The Harriers in Flight -- The Sun
Final flight, and vertical landing, for the Harrier -- The Independent
UK's Axed Harrier jets take final flight -- AFP

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