Harrier engine runs to take place at Cottesmore

[sismore]

On or around the 1st of August the Harriers stored at RAF Cottesmore are expected to have Engine runs take place, this maybe the last chance to have a glimps and hear the sound of the UK's most famous jet!

http://www.fast-air.co.uk/2011/07/harrier-engine-runs/

http://www.cottesmore-ag.com/

Might pop down on the 1st to see if anything takes place, anyone else interested?

[Kenny]

Interesting. What's the reason for it? Possible sale?

[Russ]

Anti-Det runs maybe?

[Kenny]

Anti det?

[Russ]

It helps keep the engine in a serviceable condition. But I certainly wouldn't read any more into it than that.

I believe some aircraft at AMARG still do it too.

[Kenny]

Ah good to know. Thanks Russ. Hopefully find out next month

[F-86]

It says in the links exactly what they are doing, just to save you guessing.

[LN Strike Eagle]

Might pop down on the 1st to see if anything takes place, anyone else interested?

Doubt you will see much, unless you can get on base..?

[DamienB]

Why is this news in particular when they've been running the engines regularly since the retirement?

[24left]

Im struggling to see why anyone would want to watch an engine run by something that has had chance to be watched FLY for the last 40 years!!

[MrAngry2]

Im struggling to see why anyone would want to watch an engine run by something that has had chance to be watched FLY for the last 40 years!!

Rather stupid statement really isn't it!

[Hawkkeeper]

bit of a waste of time doing EGR's as all the other Calender based maintenance will be coming up to the limit as well, doubt the GR9/9A will ever go back into service.

[sismore]

Would they use the tie down area on the corner of Hooby lane? or will they use the parking apron?

[sismore]

Don't think anything happened today so maybe early next week?

[Unknown74]

Any chance it's for a move to get some of the Harriers to Museums?

[Pen Pusher]

Why would they run up the engines when the museum aircraft would travel on the back of a truck?.

All it is are a couple of techies out on the pan turning the engine over, in idle if you like, just to move the fluids and liquids around and maintain seals. It's called care and maintenance and will continue until a decision is made about final disposal.

Brian

[TIGER TIM]

If they want any help with the engine run ups I'm quite happy to help.










Seen it, touched it, sat in it and flown(ish) it!

[jingernut]

Any chance it's for a move to get some of the Harriers to Museums?

Try looking at the original links

[TIGER TIM]

I'll sooner sit at Cottesmore fence and hear the roar of a Harrier's pegaus at full throttle than sit in a office lisening to the boss moaning his head off about the weather during his golf round .