Harrier - T-shirt WESSEX The Lightning entered service in

The Lightning entered service in 1959 and retired from the RAF in 1988 having served as an interceptor

Supermarine Spitfire

The Tempest was mainly used at low-level and for intercepting V-1 Flying Bombs as the aircraft was a superb gun platform

Malaysia and Rhodesian Bush war

The Strike Eagle is the all-weather variant that came into service in 1989

Harrier - T-shirt WESSEX The Lightning entered service inHawker Siddeley Harrier This unique jet first entered into service in 1969 in V STOL operations for the RAF. Operating out of improvised bases this sub sonic aircraft was used in the close support and reconnaissance role. From the Kestrel the Harrier had a long service life right through to the GR9.