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Harvs
07-21-15, 02:48 AM
Nice work by this pilot my hat goes off to him :Kaleun_Salute:
http://www.techly.com.au/2015/04/02/amazing-skill-pilot-lands-a-harrier-jet-without-the-nose-gear/?utm_source=outbrn&utm_medium=images&utm_campaign=outbrain_amplify

Eichhörnchen
07-21-15, 04:00 AM
Watch his helmet as he touches down and you see him bounce.

Onkel Neal
07-21-15, 09:09 AM
I can't imagine how difficult that must be. Good job, Marine.:up:

Jimbuna
07-21-15, 12:02 PM
That was over a year ago, the pilot has probably retired by now :know:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2219895&postcount=1

Oberon
07-21-15, 12:27 PM
She can take quite a beating, the Harrier, which is probably just as well because I think she killed almost as many RAF pilots as the Luftwaffe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJtbg-RhRzw

Fantastic aircraft but was a helluva shock to the system when first introduced. :doh:

Commander Wallace
08-14-15, 07:31 AM
She can take quite a beating, the Harrier, which is probably just as well because I think she killed almost as many RAF pilots as the Luftwaffe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJtbg-RhRzw

Fantastic aircraft but was a helluva shock to the system when first introduced. :doh:

Maybe so but it acquitted itself well in the Falklands dispute / war. It has stood the test of time as well. It's an iconic aircraft and it's longevity speaks well of it's designers. Easily upgradable as well.

Very difficult I would imagine not being able to see and putting the nose on the cart. Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing :yep: