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Old 08 February 2011, 06:15 PM
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7yr old boy tried to buy a Harrier Jet!

http://www.asylum.co.uk/2011/02/04/s...ther-s-ebay-a/

The Harrier Jump Jet T-Bird Aircraft XW269 was almost bought yesterday when the youngster hit the "buy it now" button by the picture of the famous British plane – now decommissioned and up on the auction site for a fixed lump sum of £69,999 ($113,515).
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EX RAF 4 SQN Harrier Jump Jet Aircraft XW269 RARE

That'd look good parked on my drive!

- Bet the young lad's dad is kicking himself now, his son clicked BIN at £70k, now its's up to £94k on auction! The kid is a businessman!
Old 08 February 2011, 06:32 PM
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Is this the same one ?

https://www.scoobynet.com/non-scooby...er-anyone.html
Old 08 February 2011, 06:33 PM
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Theres a young Alan Sugar in the making there,i wouldnt mind that myself and its proberly better on fuel than my car lol
Old 08 February 2011, 06:36 PM
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Someone is going to get a nice bit of history.
Old 08 February 2011, 06:37 PM
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Well it would be better on fuel considering you can not fly the plane
Old 08 February 2011, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboAndy
Someone is going to get a nice bit of history.


I hope so
Old 09 February 2011, 09:49 AM
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It is very difficult to maintain an aircraft as a static exhibit outside. It is surprising how badly they corrode.

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Old 09 February 2011, 10:24 AM
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if you read it they say they can source a pegasus engine to fit at an extra cost, how much fun would that be tryign to park at work!
Old 09 February 2011, 10:29 AM
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Printed this off and handed to my boss. He used to fly Harriers and wrote a book about his squadron.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twice-Vertic.../dp/0356037991
Old 09 February 2011, 11:57 AM
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For less money you could get something air worthy and ready to fly

1974 Mig 21UM (2 Seater) Only $89,000
Old 09 February 2011, 01:59 PM
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Just shown our MD and he flew this very plane on numerous occasions - it was the first 2 seater they were given. Beforehand they were just given the plane and the manual and told to go away and learn how to fly it!

Not sure if he can put it in his SIPP pension though
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Originally Posted by Mexican
Well it would be better on fuel considering you can not fly the plane
Very good point
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