Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video take an in depth look at the Sea Harrier. We cover its development, the air battle for the Falklands in 1982 and renowned Sea Harrier pilot Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward.

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TIMECODES

00:00 Introducing Sea Harrier ZA175
00:57 Why the Sea Harrier?
2:00 Harrier Development
2:40 GR.3 vs Sea Harrier
3:30 Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward
4:35 The Falklands Conflict
5:39 Preparing for Battle
7:12 The Air War
9:11 The AIM-9L Sindewinder
9:54 Sharkey's Kill
11:41 The Sea Harrier's Record
12:17 What happened to Sharkey and ZA 175?

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