Stevepd Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Following on from the MiG here is my 1/24 Airfix Sea Harrier that I did as ZA192 from the Falklands conflict, made famous as the one that got hit in the tail on the first mission against Stanley. With the help of the Harrier SIG I have modelled it after it was repaired (patched) and further on in the conflict as it's last mission when it was lost to a technical failure after take off. The aircraft was lost shortly after take off where it is said that one or more bomb fuse was incorrectly installed in that once forward airflow started the propellor turning and some seconds later the bomb exploded on the pylon killing the pilot (Lt Cdr Batt) instantly with the loss of the aircraft. Photos were sent to Flt Lt Morgan who flew the damaged aircraft on day one and thought it was great, also the killed Pilots son got in touch to say it was a great tribute. IMG_0602 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0601 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0600 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0603 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0604 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0605 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0606 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr IMG_0607 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr Steve. Edited May 13, 2018 by Stevepd Lud13, Darren Howie, Uncarina and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Following on from the MiG here is my 1/24 Airfix Sea Harrier that I did as ZA192 from the Falklands conflict, made famous as the one that got hit in the tail on the first mission against Stanley. With the help of the Harrier SIG I have modelled it after it was repaired (patched) and further on in the conflict as it's last mission when it was lost to a technical failure after take off. The aircraft was lost shortly after take off where it is said that one or more bomb fuse was incorrectly installed in that once forward airflow started the propellor turning and some seconds later the bomb exploded on the pylon killing the pilot (Lt Cdr Batt) instantly with the loss of the aircraft. Photos were sent to Flt Lt Morgan who flew the damaged aircraft on day one and thought it was great, also the killed Pilots son got in touch to say it was a great tribute.IMG_0602 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0601 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0600 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0603 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0604 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0605 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0606 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on FlickrIMG_0607 by Stephen Priestley-Dean, on Flickr Steve. My favorite SHAR. If you get the chance you must read Sharkey Wards book “Sea Harrier over the Falklands- the Black Death “.He gives a fascinating insight into Harrier operations during the conflict Stevepd and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 The Harrier's my favourite jet, so thanks for posting your wonderful model, really hope we get the early Harriers in 1/32 someday. Very sad story, which I didn't know previously, great tribute. Stevepd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 My favorite Harrier and favorite markings (pace Jarhead aviation!). Wish it were in 1/32nd scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Having done a tour down the Falklands in April-August 2006, I actualy hadn't heard of this story.... must have been horrific witnessing that as it took off, as if they wasn't having a hard enough time down there as it was... Great looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Having done a tour down the Falklands in April-August 2006, I actualy hadn't heard of this story.... must have been horrific witnessing that as it took off, as if they wasn't having a hard enough time down there as it was... Great looking model. Me too in 96, did the battlefield tours etc although I don't remember them now!. I started out just trying to be different so thought of the day one strike with that film piece of the pilot inspecting the holed tailed after landing on. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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