Harrier - Sweat Shirt Westland Whirlwind Sopwith Aviation Company

Sopwith Aviation Company

During World War Two aircrews suffered heavy losses with 44% of the force killed in action

The aircraft entered service with the Royal Air Force as an interceptor in 1954

the Meteor entered service with the Royal Air Force and was retired in the 1980s

This design shows K5054 in the blue paint scheme for the 1936 Royal Air Force Pageant at Hendon in 1936

Harrier - Sweat Shirt Westland Whirlwind Sopwith Aviation CompanyHawker Siddeley Harrier This unique jet first entered into service in 1969 in V STOL operations for the RAF. Operating out of improvised bases this sub sonic aircraft was used in the close support and reconnaissance role. From the Kestrel the Harrier had a long service life right through to the GR9.