The prospect of a viable V/STOL aircraft proved to be of great interest to both the British and US military, who funded further development of the aircraft. The new 'Jump Jet' was an instant hit with the British public, who marvelled at the ingenuity of their aviation industry, which was once again proving to be the envy of the world.
As the consummate display performer, the Harrier was always a popular display item with Airshow crowds, with the two forming a bond which would last right through the Harrier's long service career. In the eyes of the British public, no Airshow was complete without a display from Britain's world-leading Harrier.
Entering Royal Air Force service in April 1969, the operational flexibility offered by the Harrier GR.1 ensured the aircraft would never find itself too far away from potential conflict hotspots. Not confined to operating from military airfields, Harriers could be concealed in forest clearings or dispersed to sections of motorways, or even school playgrounds, but with the intention of keeping their location concealed from the enemy.
With many of these early Harriers deployed in West Germany, they would act as a significant deterrent against Eastern Bloc aggression, potentially lurking in many undisclosed locations, poised to strike against attacking Soviet armour at a moment's notice.
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5.04
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 10.76
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 114
Item Scale: 1:72
License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) sets
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 2
Flying Hours: 1
Wingspan (mm): 107
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No 164 Dark Sea Grey - Matt
No 166 Light Aircraft Grey - Matt
No 16 Gold - Metallic
No 27 Sea Grey - Matt
No 33 Black - Matt
No 34 White - Matt
No 53 Gunmetal - Metallic
No 61 Flesh - Matt
No 63 Sand - Matt
No 123 Extra Dark Sea Grey - Satin
No 130 White - Satin
No 155 Matt Olive Drab - Matt
No 163 Dark Green - Satin
No 129 US Gull Grey - Satin
No 149 Dark Green - Matt
No 150 Forest Green - Matt
No 164 Dark Sea Grey - Matt
No 166 Light Aircraft Grey - Matt
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