Sold! Harrier Jump Jet Bought At Auction
The Harrier Jump Jet combines the speed of a jet with the maneuverability of a helicopter.
These single-seater planes are known for vertical take-off and landing, making them ideal for close-air support near the front-lines where runways are damaged or non-existent.
Designed by the British and now flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, Harriers have an accident-prone track record and are notoriously difficult to fly.
But why not have one for your private collection?
Yesterday, a 1976 Harrier that once flew in the British Royal Air Force sold at the Silverstone Auctions in England for the equivalent of $179,611.
The weapons systems are dismantled and the engine isn't fitted to the plane. But with some work, it could fly again.
If a civilian flying a Harrier sounds ridiculous, well, there's already a guy doing it. His name is Art Nalls, a retired test pilot from the United States Marine Corps.
Nalls says he's the only civilian in the world to privately own and fly a Harrier.
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