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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Harrier jump-jets sold 'for peanuts'

Harrier jump-jetThe Ministry of Defence finalised the deal with the Americans last night but the move has been described by Royal Navy officers as “crass” and a “shocking waste”.

One officer said the US was getting the aircraft for “peanuts” after the millions spent on them.

It is also likely that instead of being flown that the Harriers will be broken up for spares despite having seven years of flying life left.

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