1.2K views · 16 reactions | ✈️ The Harrier Jump Jet: A marvel of aviation history! Famous for its Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities, it took to the skies with the RAF in 1969, showcasing unmatched versatility in many different types of operations. Although retired from British service in 2010, variants like the AV-8B still soar today, inspiring future innovations like the F-35 Lightning II.  | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Facebook

The last British VSTOL aircraft | Harrier Jump Jet GR9 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Standing beside IWM’s Harrier GR9, the second generation and last of the Harrier jump jets, Fighter Pilot Paul Tremelling tells us about the history of the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier, the world’s first fixed-wing vertical or short take-off and landing strike aircraft (VSTOL). Paul joined the Royal Navy in 1996 and flew the Sea Harrier on 800, 801 and 899 Naval Air Squadrons. Qualifying as an Air Warfare Instructor, he transitioned

Discover the Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph, crafted with precision and inspired by the world’s most iconic “Jump Jet.” From the turbine-engine caseback to the genuine leather strap, it’s a watch made to inspire. | AVI-8