Harriers off to USA

• Guest 696

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  15 November 2011     20:58137054
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  Admiral Dave's controversial decision to scrap the 74 Harriers has been stopped. They are to be sold to the United States of America.
  
  From Sky News:
  Britain's decommissioned Harrier jump-jets are to be sold for around £34m to the US Marines.
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• Guest 651

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  15 November 2011     21:42137060
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  "The price of the deal has not been disclosed, but Heinrich said the US was paying $50m (£32m) for spare parts alone."
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• Guest 649

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  15 November 2011     21:57137068
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  Goodthing the USA is on ourside we can hire them back when we need them.
• Guest 698

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  15 November 2011     21:59137070
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  Just what I was thinking Vic but by then our qualified Harrier pilots will be pensioned off.
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• Guest 649

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  15 November 2011     22:02137073
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  Maybe they go with them Peter,I know if I was a Harrier pilot I would already be out there waiting for them.Get my green working card and live in the USA.
• Guest 658

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  15 November 2011     22:11137077
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  The U.S. Marines have been flying harriers since it was first in service, doubt if they need our pilots.
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