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English: Harrier GR9 aircraft line up at a base in the Middle East, prior to a sortie over Afghanistan.

The Harrier GR9 is a heavily updated development of the existing GR7, incorporating the ability to use a wide range of advanced precision weaponry, new communications, and systems and airframe upgrades. Integration and clearance of these weapons will allow the RAF to hit a wider range of targets harder, at longer range and with less risk to aircrew.

The first improved aircraft will equip Joint Force Harrier squadrons that will be crewed by both Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel, following the withdrawal from service of Royal Navy Sea Harrier aircraft. MoD plans a force of four front-line squadrons and one Operational Conversion Unit. The RAF is expected to supply air and ground crew for two of the front-line squadrons and the RN for the other two while the OCU will be jointly crewed.

  • Organization: RAF
  • Object Name: MNT-09-062-OUT-UNC-075
  • Keywords: Helmand, Afganistan, Afghanistan, Herrick, Campaign, Op, Operation, RAF, GR9, Harriers, Middle East, Royal Air Force
  • Country: Middle East
Date Taken on 15 December 2008, 10:42:31
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Author Sgt Laura Bibby
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