THE HARRIER: A VERTICAL TAKE OFF JET IS COMING TO THE FLORIDA AIR SHOW
It's a jet, but it can take off without a runway, and it can hover like a helicopter. And it will be making an appearance at Florida Air Shows 30th anniversary event in April. The Harrier, originally a British designed attack aircraft, was modified by Boeing for the United States Marine Corp. The jet uses unique rotating thrust fans that lift the aircraft and then rotate to a normal flight configuration in a matter of seconds. The show's Air Boss, Bob Hall, says, "This aircraft will give show attendees a unique and exciting performance that hasn't been seen here for well over a decade. Plus, a second Harrier will be on static display on the tarmac for a closer look at this amazing aircraft."
The Harrier aircraft became the first USMC aircraft to be deployed in Gulf for Operation Desert in 1991. It has also seen action in Afghanistan and Iraq.
This year is the 30th Anniversary for the Florida Air Show. The April 10th and 11th show is one of the Top Twenty Tourism events in Florida this year. The show is a Southwest Florida charity event. Click and print tickets are now available on the shows web site at www.floridaairshow.com.
For more information contact Skip Hapner at 865 466-8785
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