Harrier: The Vertical Reality

The Harrier GR1 has been considerably developed since entering service with RAF No.1 Squadron in April 1969. The Sea Harrier entered service with the Royal Navy in 1979, and played a large part in the 1982 Falklands conflict. Harriers are also in service with the United States Marine Corps and the Spanish and Italian forces. This is a history of the aircraft, much of it contributed by Duncan Simpson, the Harrier's Chief Test Pilot.