International Ex-Marine buys a used harrier jump jet for 180,000 from British Government

[ElKarlo]

His grandson's birthday parties are gonna be lit.

Dude as an adult I’d want a hanger birthday if a harrier was there. I’d of course invite you

 

[AWilder]

that's got to be one of the most expensive aircraft for a civilian to own and operate. Notoriously complex and only get more difficult to maintain as parts become scarce and NLA.

During some war games at Nellis AFB the Brits had some Harriers out there. I was watching them takeoff and one of them powered up and BANG a big cloud of black smoke and he had to taxi down the runway while his mates took off. I also have some pics of USMC Harriers dropping bombs on a range in Djibouti

 

[Paradigm]

I always wanted to own an F-4 Phantom.

 

[PrinceOfPain]

Are the Brits broke?

 

[Swiftie]

There are no Ex-Marines. Once a Marine.. Always a Marine.

 

[KnightTemplar]

Harriers are fucking awesome. During the Falklands War, the RAF and Fleet Air Arm pilots were informed that the Argentinian Air Force's jets were faster. One of the Pilots responded,

"Excellent. The quicker they get here, the sooner we can kill them"

Cool AF

 

[KnightTemplar]

Are the Brits broke?

So broke we had to sell you some of our minor Royal Family