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Harrier jump jet withdrawn from service

After 40 years, the Harrier jump jet is being officially withdrawn from UK service today. The prototype of the ground-breaking plane was tested in Bedfordshire.

After 40 years, the Harrier jump jet is being officially withdrawn from UK service today. What you probably didn't know is that the prototype of the ground-breaking plane was tested in Bedfordshire.

Simon Lederman spoke to John Farley, he was an RAF test pilot for nearly 20 years, and was the man who flew the plane from RAF Thurleigh.

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Wed 15 Dec 2010 06:00

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  • Wed 15 Dec 2010 06:00