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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Iconic Harrier jets' final farewell at Dunsfold


There were cheers but also tears during an historic event at Dunsfold Park on Thursday.

Not one but two Harrier GR9 jump jets paid a final visit to the airfield near Cranleigh, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pioneering aircraft’s first vertical take-off there.

The landmark event had added significance because it was also the last operational visit by the jump jet fighter to its original launch pad.

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