Final salute: The 16-strong fleet of distinctive Harrier jump jets in close formation above RAF CottesmoreLast Hurrah For The Harrier: Jump Jets Take To The Skies For Their Final Farewell -- The Daily Mail
Flying in a spectacular diamond formation so tight it appears they are almost touching, 16 of Britain’s legendary jump jets soar through the wintry skies.
The occasion was billed as a celebration but, for many, the mood was as sombre as the gloomy weather.
On a freezing day heavy with emotion, the Harrier — the revolutionary aircraft that helped Britain defeat Argentina in the Falklands War in 1982 — took to the air for the last time.
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More News On The End Of The British Harrier Jet
Last trip for one of Britain's iconic aircraft -- BBC
RAF's Harrier jump jet makes its final flight – 40 years on -- The Guardian
Harrier jets take off on retirement -- Press Association
The Last Sight Of The Harriers in Flight -- The Sun
Final flight, and vertical landing, for the Harrier -- The Independent
UK's Axed Harrier jets take final flight -- AFP
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