Northern Ireland Aviation Enthusiast's Forum

General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on January 31, 2007, 08:30:12 PM

Title: New Harrier Takes Up The Fight Against The Taleban
Post by: casper on January 31, 2007, 08:30:12 PM

Two Harrier GR9A aircraft have arrived in Afghanistan from the UK after a journey of more than 3500 miles - and just under two hours later they were ready for action flying over UK ground forces combating the Taleban.

More Info (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/index.cfm?storyid=736A1222-1143-EC82-2E10903A2170CD6F)

Title: Re: New Harrier Takes Up The Fight Against The Taleban
Post by: Tomcatboy48237 on January 31, 2007, 11:22:59 PM

Impressive!  Well done Brits!

Title: Re: New Harrier Takes Up The Fight Against The Taleban
Post by: casper on February 01, 2007, 12:48:20 PM

Impressive, yes but I can't see 2 aircraft making a difference :(