Nice Condition ... Except For The Lack Of An Installed Engine

If you've ever wanted to own a Harrier Jump Jet ... this may be your opportunity.

Silverstone Auctions in the U.K. has a nice one for sale ... with no reserve. According to the auction description, the jet, "Harrier serial number XZ132 which first flew in 1976 and served a distinguished 15 year flying career with the Royal Air Force. She has seen service in RAF Germany during the Cold War, Belize (1417 FLT) and the Falklands (1453 FLT). She has been operated by all the RAF Harrier Squadrons (1 Sqn, 3 Sqn, 4 Sqn, 233 OCU).

“Featured in the June issue of Jets Magazine and labelled as the ‘Best Of The Best' this Harrier has been described as the cleanest first generation RAF Harrier you will get the chance to own. Condition is so good in fact that there is serious potential for a future return to flight project. A mass of documentation and paperwork is available including over 70Kg of job cards dating back to 1976."

The airplane is being described as being in "almost time-capsule condition." It does come with a Rolls Royce Pegasus Mk103  engine, although it is not currently installed in the airplane.

The Harrier was last flown on August 10, 1990. It's total time is 3,193 hours. The auction house says it is not currently airworthy and is being sold as a display piece.

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