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Old 12-23-10, 02:13 PM   #10
TLAM Strike
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Originally Posted by the_tyrant View Post
I loved the cute little harriers, so does this mean they are all decommissioned with the carriers now?
Depends on what Harrier you are talking about.

The Harrier GR1-3/AV-8 A&C Harrier/AV-8S Matador is still in service with the Royal Thai Navy only, The Spanish, USMC, and RAF versions are all retired.
The Sea Harrier is retired in RN service, the Indian Navy still has about 8-10.
The AV-8B Harrier II is still in service with the USMC, Italian Navy, Spanish Navy.
The Harrier II GR5-7 has been retired in Joint RAF/RN service
The Harrier II GR9 will be retired in April next year and are currently "Inactive"
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