Harrier Collection

Royal Navy Harrier Jet High Over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
LA(Phot) Luis Holden won the Navy News Award in the 2011 Peregrine Trophy Photographic Competition with this image. A Joint Force Harrier jet is pictured high over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly

Flight simulation of a harrier jump-jet
Harrier aircraft flight simulation. Supercomputer image of a Harrier aircraft hovering over a runway in a virtual wind tunnel

Picture No. 10789115
Hen Harrier - Male passing prey to female in flight above nest (Circus cyaneus) Date:

Shetland ZE2 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shetland ZE2 9

Hen Harrier - male in flight hunting, hovering low over the ground, Island of Texel, Holland
USH-4133 Hen Harrier - male in flight hunting, hovering low over the ground Island of Texel, Holland Circus cyaneus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hen Harrier - Male and female in flight over breeding territory Isle of Texel, Holland
USH-1699 Hen Harrier - Male and female in flight over breeding territory Isle of Texel, Holland Circus cyaneus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flight simulation of a harrier jump-jet

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV757 of 233 Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU), based at RAF Wittering, still in the colours of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit

Pair of Harriers During Flypast at Sea
Two Harriers conduct a flypast of HMS Illustrious during Exercise Joint Warrior 2008

Montagus Harrier circus pygargus male migrating through Caucusus Mountains in Georgia April

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male Cley Norfolk April

Harriers Leave HMS Ark Royal For Final Time
This image has been digitally manipulated for artistic effect. A Harrier GR9 takes off from HMS Ark Royal for the very last time, whilst a Seaking helicopter hovers in the background

FA2 Sea Harrier Launches from HMS Illustrious
Maritime demonstration.28 October 2001. During the Maritime demomstration off Oman, a FA2 Sea Harrier from 801 Squadron launches from the flight deck of HMS Illustrious, Fleet Flag Ship

Harrier Pilot Prepares for Takeoff
A digitally manipulated image of a Harrier pilots view as he prepares to take off from aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. This image was the winner of the Digital Imaging Award in the Royal Navys

A Harrier GR7 of 1 Squadron RAF took part in Deck Operations on-board HMS Illustrious. Here a Harrier GR7 is shown landing on the flight deck, with some Sea Harrier FA2 in the background

RAF Harrier Jump Jets, No. 1 Squadron, set up in 1969. The jump jet is a vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft. Seen here are staff at work in a control tower

Hawker Siddeley Harrier T2, XW270

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight over heather moorland, Scotland, UK. July

Harrier GR9 Fires Flares Over Afghanistan
A Harrier GR9 from the Naval Strike Wing releases flares whilst on operations over Afghanistan

Marsh Harrier (Morris)
MARSH HARRIER (Circus aeruginosus)

Hen Harrier - female
KF-476 Hen Harrier - female Circus cyaneus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) adult male, in flight, India, february

Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based
FLO4641395 Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based on an original drawing by William Bartram

American harrier, Circus hudsonius. (Ring tailed hawk, Falco hudsonius) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640372 American harrier, Circus hudsonius. (Ring tailed hawk, Falco hudsonius) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Canada, British Columbia, Boundary Bay, Northern harrier flyby

Canada, British Columbia, Boundary Bay, Northern harrier (male)

H.R.H. Prince Albert's Harriers, 1856. Creator: Harrison Weir
H.R.H. Prince Albert's Harriers, 1856. Hare-coursing in Berkshire. Prince Albert's harriers are in the strictest sense of the term a private pack

Harrier at Belize
British Aerospace Harrier GR.3 XZ990 F of No.1417 Flight Royal Air Force, wrapped up for the night, after flying, at Foxy-Golf hide, Philip S. W

Harrier at RAF Stanley
Paul Salisbury standing near British Aerospace Harrier GR.3 (Phase 6) L on the 1453 Flight pan, RAF Stanley in the latter half of 1984 in the Falkland Islands Date: 1984

BAE Sea Harrier FRS-2
Royal-Navy Rn Bae Sea Harrier Frs-2 with Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (Amraam) Flying Enroute Date: 1990

RAF 95th Anniversay Formation
The aircraft in the photograph are, from nearest the camera, a Harrier GR9 of 1(F) Squadron, flown by the Officer Commanding

Harrier GR9 with Paveway IV
A Harrier GR9 from IV Squadron, RAF Cottesmore is pictured during a sortie over Afghanistan. Paveway IV laser guided bombs can be seen on the outermost pylon underneath the wings

McDonnell Douglas - BA e AV-8B Harrier II
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas / BA e AV-8B Harrier II 163673 (base code GG, call-sign 03), of VMA-231. Date: circa 1990

British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS. 1 XZ451
Fleet Air Arm - British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ451 (base code R, call sign 005) of 801 Naval Air Squadron, embarked on HMS Ark Royal. Date: 1990

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) female hunting among a panicked flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) in flight over marshland, RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, December

Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV748
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV748 of No.1 (Fighter) Squadron RAF Date: early 1970s

Montagus harrier (Circus pygargus) female balancing on post, Germany. June

BAE Harrier GR-1
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Taking-Off Date: 1960s

Two Harriers Landing
Two Harriers prepare to land onboard HMS Illustrious during Exercise Joint Warrior 2008

RAF Harrier Aircraft in Diamond Nine Formation
Nine Royal Air Force Harrier GR7s take part in a flypast to mark the creation of Number 4 (Reserve) Squadron at Royal Air Force Wittering

Harriers Lined Up at RAF Cottesmore Following Retirement from Service
Harriers from the Joint Force Harrier (JFH) are lined up following a ceremony to mark the retirement of the famous aircraft after 41 years of service

Sixteen RAF and RN Harrier Aircraft Fly in Formation to Mark Retirement from Service
Sixteen GR9 Harrier aircraft are pictured flying in a diamond formation to marke the retirement of the famous aircraft after 41 years of service

Harrier GR9 Lands at RAF Cottesmore Following Retirement from Service
A GR9 Harrier lands at RAF Cottesmore following a ceremony to mark the retirement of the famous aircraft after 41 years of service

Sea Harriers of 801 Naval Air Squadron

GR9 Harrier Launch in Wet Weather
A GR9 Harrier launches in wet weather from HMS Ark Royal

The British Aerospace Harrier is used by the RAF in the close air support role. In this, aircraft are usually employed in direct support of ground troops tackling such targets as enemy troop

GR9 Harrier at Kandahar Airfield
A Harrier GR9 aircraft from 1(F) Squadron takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Helmand, Afghanistan. 1 (F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in 2009

Harrier At Kandahar Prior to Leaving Afghanistan
A Harrier aircraft waits in a hangar at Kandahar, Afghanistan prior to departure. 1(F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in June 2009

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The Harrier, a versatile and iconic aircraft, has left an indelible mark in the world of aviation. From its high-flying maneuvers over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to the thrilling flight simulations that bring this jump-jet to life, the Harrier continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. In Picture No. 10789115, we witness a Royal Navy Harrier Jet soaring through the skies above RAF Akrotiri. Its sleek design and powerful engines showcase the epitome of modern military technology. But it's not just about military prowess; the it also finds its place in nature's realm. On the Island of Texel in Holland, a male Hen Harrier gracefully hovers low over the ground while hunting for prey. In another breathtaking moment captured on camera, both male and female Hen Harriers glide through their breeding territory with elegance and grace. Back to flight simulation, where enthusiasts can experience firsthand what it feels like to pilot a harrier jump-jet. The thrill of taking off vertically and performing gravity-defying stunts is truly unmatched. Let us not forget Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757 - an embodiment of power and precision that has become synonymous with this remarkable aircraft. Nature lovers are treated as well when Montagus Harriers migrate through Georgia's stunning Caucusus Mountains or when Marsh Harriers make their presence known in Cley Norfolk during April. A flypast at sea showcases a pair of majestic harriers soaring together, displaying their synchronized aerial skills with pride. Last but certainly not least, we pay homage to No. 1 Squadron of RAF who have mastered these incredible machines –the RAF Harrier Jump Jets- pushing boundaries and defending our skies with unwavering dedication. Whether it be military operations or marveling at nature's wonders from above, there is no denying that the harrier holds a special place in our hearts as one of aviation's most extraordinary creations.