One of the only 6 remaining two seater, first generation Harriers is currently up for sale on eBay. As a garden ornament. *sigh*

In the early 1970’s each front line Harrier Squadron was issued with one T2 Variant Harrier for pilot training and evaluation purposes. Although designated ‘T’ for trainer the aircraft were fully combat capable and could be flown by a single pilot from the front cockpit on combat ground attack and reconnaissance missions with the aircraft carrying the same full war load as a Harrier GR1 or GR3.

This Harrier started flying in 1971 with 4 Squadron in Germany and last flew in 1997. It’s now missing plenty of vital bits but is in museum-shiny condition.

The aircraft was originally put up for sale as Buy Only and purchased for £69,999 accidentally by a 7 year old boy from London. His father, presumably, soiling himself spectacularly at that stage, was lucky that the sellers saw the funny side and re-listed it; this time as an auction sale.

If you’re interested, £75,000 is the lowest new bid and you’ve got 8 days left.