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Harriers Lined Up at RAF Cottesmore Following Retirement from Service
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Harriers Lined Up at RAF Cottesmore Following Retirement from Service
Harriers from the Joint Force Harrier (JFH) are lined up following a ceremony to mark the retirement of the famous aircraft after 41 years of service.
A formation of 16 Harriers took off from RAF Cottesmore and took to the skies of Lincolnshire.
Brought into service in 1969 and based at RAF Wittering, this British aircraft was designed to take off and land both vertically and on a short runway.
Well known for its role in the Falklands War, the Harrier went on to serve in many other conflicts including in Bosnia and Iraq in the 1990s.
The RAF and Royal Navy Harrier squadrons joined forces in 2000 to form Joint Force Harrier, based at RAF Cottesmore. These combined Harrier squadrons served in Sierra Leone, the second Gulf War and most recently Afghanistan
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In this poignant photo print, a powerful symbol of the end of an era is captured. The image showcases a lineup of Harriers at RAF Cottesmore following their retirement from service after an impressive 41 years. These iconic aircrafts, belonging to the Joint Force Harrier (JFH), were honored in a ceremony before taking off for one final flight over Lincolnshire. Originally brought into service in 1969 and stationed at RAF Wittering, these British-made jets possessed the unique ability to vertically take off and land on short runways. Their versatility and agility made them famous during the Falklands War and they continued to serve valiantly in conflicts such as Bosnia and Iraq throughout the 1990s. In 2000, both Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy Harrier squadrons united under Joint Force Harrier, establishing their base at RAF Cottesmore. Together, these combined squadrons played significant roles in missions spanning Sierra Leone, the second Gulf War, and most recently Afghanistan. The silhouette of these retired Harriers against the backdrop represents not only their physical presence but also signifies the end of an extraordinary chapter in aviation history. This print serves as a tribute to all those who flew or maintained these remarkable aircrafts that have left an indelible mark on military operations worldwide.
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