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Who is the most iconic RAF figure of World War Two?
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A flawed poll, I would suggest. Not specifying ‘Tornado F3′, I would imagine many have voted for the Tornado in all its variants, and while it is an excellent mud-mover, to suggest it’s the ‘top fighter’ is maybe somewhat exaggerated.
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RE my last please not missing NOT in first sentence…..
I’m sorry the Meteor is doing well as it did see operational service in WW2 although all it shoot down where V1s (but everyone at the time was very happy).
However, why no mention of the Javelin which was 1. A Jet. 2. A fighter. 3. British. 4. Flew operations during the Indonesian/Malay confrontation, Rodesia(well next door) and Cyprus (oh alright it was embarrased by Turkish F100s - would have marmelised them if they’d had the good manners to fly slower) and much more of a fighter than the Hawk which would have only ever gone to war in the RAF as a Tornado accessory but I suppose my vote on practicallity and effectiveness when we really needed it during the now forgotton and underestimated cold war would be Lightning or F4. So now is the vote for the best ac to fly or the most effective ac. Your choice
Why no mention of the brilliant Buccaneer aircraft, one of the best jets that ever flew!
Harrier has opened a new perspective in modern Warfare. If defended the Colours during Corporate and stays an unique ambassador of British genius. It deserves to be the best post-war RAF jet and also for our Navy.
Hunter - the most beautiful. Lightning - what a “goer”. Tornado - very versatile. But Harrier - what cannot it do ?