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	RAF Harrier II - Definition, explanation
		The Harrier II is an extensively modified version of the first generation Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk.1/Mk.3 series which first flew in December, 1967.
		With the retirement of the Sea Harrier it has been suggested that its Blue Vixen radar could be transferred to the GR9 fleet however the Ministry of Defence has rejected this as risky and too expensive, Defence Minister Adam Ingram estimated the cost would be in excess of £600m.
		The GR7 formed the spearhead of the RAF's contribution to Operation Allied Force, the NATO mission in Kosovo.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/ra/raf_harrier_ii.php (918 words)

	BAE Harrier II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II (GR5, GR7, and GR9 series) is a second generation vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and, since 2006, the Royal Navy.
		The primary air-to-air missile (AAM) of the Harrier is the AIM-9 Sidewinder using its infrared homing device (the combination of Harrier and Sidewinder proved effective against Argentinian Mirages in the Falklands conflict), but does not carry the medium range AIM-120 AMRAAM missile.
		The GR7 formed the spearhead of the RAF's contribution to Operation Allied Force, the NATO mission in Kosovo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Harrier_II (1174 words)

	RAF Harrier II - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Harrier GR5, GR7, GR7A, GR9 and GR9A are all Royal Air Force variants of the BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II.
		The Harrier II is an extensively modified version of the first generation Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR Mk.1/Mk.3 series which first flew in December, 1967.
		With the retirement of the Sea Harrier it has been suggested that its Blue Vixen radar could be transferred to the GR9 fleet however the Ministry of Defence has rejected this as risky and too expensive, Defence Minister Adam Ingram estimated the cost would be in excess of £600m.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Harrier_GR7 (970 words)

	RAF Laarbruch
		RAF Laarbruch is proud to have won its second Wilkinson Sword of Peace, which is awarded annually to the station that has done the most to promote the good name of the RAF in the field of humanitarian activities.
		The Harrier Force assumed the peacekeeping duties over Bosnia in August 1995 and, almost immediately, IV (AC) Squadron was involved in Operation DELIBERATE FORCE, the bombing campaign against the Bosnian Serbs, which ultimately led to the signing of the Dayton peace accord, which brought peace to the war-torn region.
		For example, RAF doctors and dentists treat our families as well as the Servicemen, there are two schools on base providing education for our children and our RAF Education Centre is used by Servicemen and families to study for, and take, language or UK examinations.
	groups.msn.com /RAFLaarbruch/historylaarbruch.msnw (2165 words)

	KOSOVO: Previous Days' Situation Reports
		RAF Harrier GR7 were in action, attacking Army barracks and a railway bridge in Serbia.
		RAF Harriers and Tornado aircraft were in operation and dropped a variety of weapon types on various targets.
		RAF GR7 Harriers were in action with attacks using a range of ordnance with targets mostly against fielded forces, including armour.
	www.kosovo.mod.uk /oldsitrepsmay.htm (9503 words)

	RAF - Harrier GR7/7A
		The Harrier is used by the RAF in the close air support role and is the latest in a long line of ‘jump-jets’ dating back to the introduction of the first Harriers in the 1960s.
		The first Harriers entered RAF service in 1969, making the RAF the first in the world to use its revolutionary vertical take-off and landing abilities, which allow the aircraft to fly in and out of areas close to the battlefield that would normally be off-limits to conventional aircraft such as the Tornado.
		The existing versions of Harrier are the pilot-only GR7 and the two-seat T10 which, when not used as a training aircraft, can also be used in combat.
	www.raf.mod.uk /equipment/harriergr7.cfm (402 words)

	Naval Technology - Harrier FA2 - VSTOL Fleet Defence Fighter Aircraft
		The BAE Systems FA2 Sea Harrier fighter aircraft, which is in service with the British Royal Navy and the Indian Navy, provides air defence for the carrier fleet, particularly against low-flying attack aircraft armed with long-range air-to-surface missiles.
		The Sea Harrier's anti-ship missile is the MBDA (formerly Matra Bae Dynamics) Sea Eagle, a fire-and-forget sea-skimming missile with active radar homing and a range of over 50 miles.
		The Sea Harrier can carry the MBDA ALARM anti-radiation missile, which can be deployed in direct attack mode against a radar target or in loiter mode, where the missile is launched in the vicinity of the threat and waits for the hostile radar to emit.
	www.naval-technology.com /projects/fa2/index.html (951 words)

	AV-8 Harrier II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Developed from the earlier Hawker-Siddeley Harriers, it is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, typically operated from small aircraft carriers.
		The Harrier II is notable as an example of US-UK cooperation and of Cold War defense achievements.
		The Harrier II Plus is very similar to the Night Attack variant, with the addition of an APG-65 radar (the same as in early F/A-18 Hornets) in an extended nose, making it capable of operating advanced missiles such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/AV-8_Harrier_II (1060 words)

	Harrier
		First flight of the Harrier GR7 was in 1989, and deliveries to RAF squadrons began in 1990.
		Recent operational deployments for the GR7 Harriers have been to Italy in support of NATO and UN operations in Bosnia and Serbia, and to the Gulf embarked on Royal Navy aircraft carriers.
		On 23 February 1999, it was announced that the Sea Harrier FA2 and Harrier GR7 Squadrons would be collocated at RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering in 2003.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/harrier.htm (1184 words)

	Laser targeting boosts Gulf capability
		AN RAF Harrier jump jet fitted with a sophisticated laser-targeting system arrived in the Gulf yesterday, considerably increasing Britain's military capability in the region.
		The modification was rushed through late last year after it became apparent that RAF Harrier bombers already embarked on Royal Navy carriers could be severely limited in the event of air attacks on Iraq.
		Although RAF sources said it would be possible for the modified Harrier to designate its own target and drop its own bombs it would be normal for it to fly with other bombers.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1998/02/06/wirq506.html (706 words)

	KOSOVO: Previous Days' Situation Reports
		Several RAF Harrier GR7 sorties forced to return with their weapons having been unable to attack targets with the precision-guided munitions they were carrying.
		Harrier GR 7 aircraft were in action on 27 April, attacking an Army storage area in Besinje.
		RAF Harrier GR7 were in action, attacking TV transmitter and associated buildings at Prizren with RBL 755 cluster bombs, and targets at Podgorica airfield with Paveway II precision guided munitions.
	www.kosovo.mod.uk /oldsitrepsapr.htm (3983 words)

	Royal Air Force - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		On April 1, 1918 the RAF was formed by amalgamation of the RFC and the RNAS under the supervision of the Air Ministry.
		In 1968 the RAF experienced its largest change in administrative structure since 1936 when Fighter Command, Bomber Command and Coastal Command were combined into the new Strike Command which exists today.
		The end of the RAF presence in the east of Asia came in 1971 when the Far East Air Force was disbanded on October 31.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Royal_Air_Force (1138 words)

	Joint Force Harrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Navy's contribution to the force was the Sea Harrier.
		With the retirement of the Harrier FA2 Sea Harrier by 2006 the force will migrate entirely to the Harrier GR7, and the upgraded GR9.
		The retirement of the Sea Harrier considerably reduces the utility of the force at sea, as it is no longer capable of fleet protection or operating in an environment in which there are hostile aircaft, unless supported by fighter aircraft from elsewhere.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joint_Force_Harrier (380 words)

	Royal Air Force
		The RAF is ready to meet these.The RAF needs to be able to respond swiftly and effectively to new threats and challenges, preventing escalation in a dangerous situation by projecting air power and, if necessary, countering force with superior force and skill.
		The RAF’s air-to-air refuelling force can increase the range and flexibility of combat aircraft still further and provide the ability to reach distant areas of the globe.Often, the RAF operates in coalition with Britain’s Allies, or on behalf of the wider international community.
		Currently the RAF operates two versions of the aircraft, the T4 is a dual control trainer, and dedicated reconnaissance missions are undertaken by the venerable Canberra PR9, a specialist aircraft that contributes significantly to meeting the RAF's reconnaissance task through the use of a wide range of vertical and oblique cameras.
	homepage.eircom.net /~steven/raf.htm (2524 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| Second Harrier crash sparks safety fears
		The pilot of an RAF Harrier GR7 ejected to safety, moments before his plane crashed and burst into flames near Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland on Wednesday afternoon.
		Two RAF mountain rescue teams are at the scene, and senior officers have begun an investigation into the cause of the crash.
		RAF Cottesmore is home to 3 and 4 Squadrons, which fly 12 Harriers each.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/394738.stm (295 words)

	Harrier Free Pictures - FreeFoto.com
		The Sea Harrier FA2 is a combat proven, single seat, single engine, subsonic jet with the full range of modern weapons and advanced fighter capability.
		Also the RAF Harrier GR7 Single-seat attack aircraft.
		Photograph of Royal Navy Sea Harrier from 801 Sqn.
	www.freefoto.com /browse.jsp?id=22-11-0 (95 words)

	Leuchars 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		RAF Leuchars is home to three current RAF squadrons, all flying the Panavia Tornado F3.
		Flypasts of the Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spitfire, RAF Harrier GR7 with the Hawker Hurricane and the Hercules with the Dakota were organised.
		Highlight of the RAF teams had to be the Typhoon from 29 Squadron with the damp conditions is the sky above Leuchars making for copious amounts of condensation to form on it's surfaces.
	www.aircraftinaction.co.uk /Leucharsshow.htm (1272 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a4 - RAF Aircraft - Harrier GR7/7A GR9 /9A T 10/T12 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The RAF will standardise on the Harrier GR9/9A in a move announced by the MoD in 2002, UK MoD officials said the type rationalisation was in preparation for the introduction of the Future Joint Combat Aircraft and the Future Aircraft Carrier in 2012.
		The Harrier GR9 is the latest of the Harrier 'Jump Jets' originating from the 1960s.
		All three RAF Harrier squadrons were deployed for the 2003 Iraq War in Operation Telic.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0009.html (404 words)

	1/72 Revell Harrier GR7 by Shaun Bowman-Davies
		The marking are for a Harrier of 4 sqn, RAF cottesmore.
		Harrier's get very dirty on the lower rear fuselage, so I applied a nice bit of fl wash in this area to try and capture the look of the real aircraft.
		The aircraft is carrying a weapons load out, seen on RAF Harriers that took part in the recent Gulf war.
	www.aircraftresourcecenter.com /Gal2/1601-1700/Gal1672_Harrier_Bowman-Davies/gal1672.htm (211 words)

	Focus: the RAF \| Special reports \| Guardian Unlimited
		This low-level supersonic aircraft is the mainstay of the RAF's strike force and came into service in 1980 after a collaboration between the UK, Germany and Italy.
		The "workhorse" of the RAF's transport fleet, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules is used by up to 60 countries around the world.
		Half the RAF's Hercules are being replaced by the newer C-130J Hercules C4 and C5.
	www.guardian.co.uk /military/raf/0,12210,749352,00.html (922 words)

	Harrier GR7 : Fleet Air Arm : Operations and Support : Royal Navy
		The Harrier GR7 is a single seat, multi-role combat aircraft that is capable of operating in extreme environments and from a wide selection of locations, including deployed air bases and aircraft carriers.
		The Harrier is a very capable aircraft and has proven to be a valuable asset over the past few years in many campaigns including Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Iraq.
		It is intended that the Harrier force be completely replaced by the Future Joint Combat Aircraft (FJCA) also referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter which is due to enter service in 2012 and be operated from the Royal Navy's Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF).
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /server.php?show=nav.2369&outputFormat=print (537 words)

	Airdisaster.Com Forums - RAF Harrier crashes into sea at air show
		An RAF Harrier jet has crashed into the sea off the East Anglian coast near to where thousands of people had gathered to watch an air show.
		An RAF Harrier jet performing at an air show has crashed into the sea off the Suffolk coast.
		The Harrier was coming to the end of its display - when it bows to the crowd, before flying off.
	www.airdisaster.com /forums/showthread.php?p=33122&mode=linear (887 words)

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		The Sea Harriers were largely based on the RAF Harrier GR3’s but with a few modifications.
		The Sea Harriers most notable combat was during the Falklands War, a total of 20 were deployed on board the Royal Navy Carriers HMS Hermes and Invincible.
		In 2000 the RN Sea Harrier F/A-2 and RAF Harrier GR7 forces were merged to form the Joint Force Harrier and with the retirement of the Sea Harrier this year the RN and RAF will share the use of the new Harrier GR9’s until they are hopefully replaced by the Joint Strike Fighter.
	members.lycos.co.uk /sauk1/farewell_to_the_sea_harrier.htm (221 words)

	Warplane (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Following a summer close-down to undergo extensive ground works in preparation for the imminent arrival of the Typhoon, the arrival 899sqn Sea Harriers at RAF Coningsby on October 27th was a clear signal that the base was once again open for business....
		Over the course of their visit to Coningsby, the Sea Harriers were able to pit themselves against RAF Tornado F-3's and Belgian F-16's, the latter operating from RAF Waddington.
		Recommissioned with the Sea Harrier FRS 1 on 31 March 1980 (from 700A Squadron), 899 NAS became the Royal Navy’s Sea Harrier training squadron.
	www.warplane.co.uk /sharconingsby.htm (1022 words)

	FlightSim.Com Reviews: RAF Collection
		The Spitfire was continuously changed to meet all kinds of threats and demands, as a low and high altitude fighter, tropicalized, navalized, or equipped as unarmed photo-reconnaissance aircraft.
		Its place in the RAF was taken by the Tornado." This aircraft was popular during the Vietnam War era because of its excellent performance.
		The RAF have operated various versions with the GR7 being the most recent.
	www.flightsim.com /cgi/kds?$=main/review/raf.htm (1185 words)

	Bambooweb: RAF Harrier GR7
		The GR7 had its maiden flight in May 1990 and made its first operational deployment in August 1995 over the former
		Invincible class aircraft carriers during testing as early as June 1994, the first operational deployments at sea began in 1997.
		The GR7 formed the spearhead of the RAF's contribution to Operation Allied Force, the NATO mission in
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/r/a/RAF_Harrier_GR7.html (872 words)

	Air Force Technology - Harrier FA2 - VSTOL Fleet Defence Fighter Aircraft
		The UK MOD has announced plans that RN FA2 Sea Harriers will be retired from service by April 2006, and that the combined RAF/RN Joint Force Harrier (JFH) will be operated with RAF Harrier GR7/9 aircraft by 2007.
		A Harrier T.4 comes in to land at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England.
		A Harrier T.4 is made ready for the pilot and waits on standby on the apron at a British military airbase.
	www.airforce-technology.com /projects/fa2 (952 words)

	RAF Undergoing Changes While Operations Continue - Fly Away Simulation, Flight Simulator #1
		The RAF already is committed to reducing its workforce from 49,000 to 41,000.
		To the northeast, RAF Harrier GR7 close air support jets are joined with Canberra PR9 imagery intelligence aircraft supporting coalition efforts in Afghanistan.
		The GR7s are very active, with an RAF spokesman noting that "the Harriers have been involved in using their munitions during operations."
	flyawaysimulation.com /article1520.html (611 words)

	Airbourne '99 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgian Air Force F-16A, Dutch Navy SH-14D Lynx, RAF Harrier GR7, Jaguar GR3 and Tornado GR1 plus the Red Arrows.
		Harrier displays are always impressive but when given over the sea they seem closer to the crowd than at airfields.
		Certainly people on the beach got a good soaking from the spray blasted up from the sea by this Harrier GR7 of 20(R) Squadron.
	www.tim-beach.com /eastb99.htm (104 words)

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