Friday 4th February 2011

You Know You Want To... Harrier Jump Jet

Is this the ultimate in military memorabilia?

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Fancy having your own ex-RAF Harrier Jump Jet? Of course you do. And what if we said that you could buy one for the price of a moderately specified new 911? You'd probably be on the phone trying to arrange the finance.

Well, get ready to apply for that loan, or remortgage the semi, because Harrier XW269, a rare two-seat first-generation trainer is currently up for grabs on a certain well-known auction site for a starting bid of £69,999.

But before you start envisaging a rather more rapid VTOL daily commute, we should warn you that this is a static display aircraft that was last flown in 1997.

It does have quite a lot of its original kit, however, including a front cockpit that's around 80 per cent complete, and which retains its Martin Baker ejection seat. It has also had a Full Repaint in early Harrier 3 tone camouflage finish with 4 Squadron Markings (the squadron with which it originally served).

We reckon that this would make a cracking lawn ornament, (we doubt you'd have a coffee table large enough to display it). But if you fancy getting your hands on a Harrier we suggest you get a bid in soon - The vendor tells us this is the only two seat example for sale anywhere in the World. He's also had interest from the BBC and Sky News - so it might even be sold by now...

[anonymous-user]

I'd like to see next doors face if I parked that in front of my little Punto

[lordturpin]

I want !

[LukeSi]

That would make the neighbours kids shut up. "RIGHT YOU LOT SHUT IT OR A START DROPPING BOMBS."

[attym3]

Maybe JC could add to his collection.

Mark

[Tyre Tread]

I know I can't fly it but is the engine still serviceable?

[Lightningman]

Yes

Yes

and Yes

Where do I sign?

[Shaw Tarse]

Admittedly a better title than mine, but http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... not buy this

[Stew2000]

Does the ejector seat work?

[wackojacko]

Hmmm may have to evict our mass of cars off of the driveway ....... I think it might just fit

[djt100]

I see one of these by the side of the train tracks near me.

been tere fore years.

this is the location.

+51° 22' 21.24", -0° 17' 21.15" (51.372567, -0.289207)

[Mr Whippy]

Nice!

He's done some really cool stuff over the years, and long may he continue to do so

Dave

[Pistachio]

Makes a 911 seem like bad value for money hahahahahahhah, now how can I convert my pond into a landing pad !!!!!

[ZOLLAR]

djt100 said:

I see one of these by the side of the train tracks near me.

been tere fore years.

this is the location.

+51° 22' 21.24", -0° 17' 21.15" (51.372567, -0.289207)

Its there!, thanks for that

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...

[oliverjthomas]

Tyre Tread said:

I know I can't fly it but is the engine still serviceable?

IIRC, it didn't have an engine in it last year and given the proximity to Bradford, I'm slightly surprised it still has wings.

Ironically, it isn't very far away from a yard full of other icons; a load of Ford Sierras and Sapphires........

[Twincam16]

Forget the garden - what about leaving it in your parking space at the office?

[Hellbound]

Imagine firing that up every day after work just to ease the stress.

I'm sure if you're connected to certain ex soviet/foreign despot types you could blag a jet for a discount price.
Or a tank.

Or a jet with a tank.

Or a carrier with a few tanks and a jet on top. :|

[Stefan SRT8]

Mmmm, they also have this for sale..................

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BAC-TSR2-RAF-Aircraft-Olympu...

Coming to a Citroen Saxo near you soon...............?

Stef

[Ash From Flux]

I wonder if that will fit in the parking space at my flat.

[bencollins]

ZOLLAR said:

Its there!, thanks for that

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&a...

that´s mad
how on earth did it get there, there´s nowhere to land?...........oh yeah

[fatboy69]

The engine was removed a few years ago however the vendor is able to source an engine should anyone want one.

However probably pointless, not to mention expensive, due to the amount of work that would be required to get the plane airworthy.

Also you would need a qualified Harrier pilot due to the complexity of the plane & you would need a competent ground crew.

Not only that but i very much doubt that the CAA would give the plane a certificate of air-worthyness or that the MOD would be happy for a Harrier to be flying the UK.

It would be fun though wouldnt it?

Edited by fatboy69 on Thursday 3rd February 17:39