In May 1969, a daring race between iconic skyscrapers marked a new chapter in aviation. At the heart of it was Britain’s Harrier Jump Jet, an aircraft that defied traditional take-off and landing ...

Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier is marvelous for its ability to hover like a helicopter. The jet engine pumps air through four nozzles, two on each side of the fuselage, right under the wings.

History buffs could be able to get their hands on a unique piece of British engineering - with a real life working Harrier JUMP JET. The jet, which featured in the Falklands War in 1982, has been ...

Wreckage of the Harrier at the side of the Banbury to Oxford road. The pilot ejected safely An RAF Harrier jump jet crashed beside a main road yesterday after its pilot ejected to safety seconds ...

Meet the Yak-38: During the Cold War, the Royal Air Force developed the Harrier “Jump Jet,” an aircraft that went on to be a favorite of Hollywood. As Harrison Kass, writing in December of ...

But when it comes time to cover some distance, the AV-8B Harrier II is also highly capable as a regular horizontal flying jet aircraft, capable of reaching a top speed of 673 MPH.

The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.

A unique sound is set to reverberate around Bridgnorth this Sunday when a Harrier jump jet is fired up as part of an annual open day. The Chetton Heritage Museum Open Day takes place on Sunday ...

A unique sound is set to reverberate around Bridgnorth this Sunday when a Harrier jump jet is fired up as part of an annual open day. The Chetton Heritage Museum Open Day takes place on Sunday ...