The story behind one of the world's only running Sea Harrier FA2s

Aviation News shares images captured by ex-military aircraft specialist Jet Art Aviation, as it made history in North Yorkshire with its newly restored Sea Harrier FA2

“It’s causing quite a stir!” Chris Wilson laughed, as we talked all things Sea Harrier. Chris is the managing director of renowned ex-military aircraft specialist Jet Art Aviation (JAA), and the Sea Harrier in question was FA2 ZH798. Chris continued: “Over the last nine months, we have been restoring ZH798 to ground run and taxi. At this moment in time, it is the only example of the type, outside the USA, that lives and breathes!” 

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