The end of a VTOL- era came in December 2010, when the last Harrier Gr.7's were retired by the RAF. A shame, according to many. The Harrier provided NATO with unique tactical possibilities. The Gr.3 was designed to operate from the deep German woods during a WarPac invasion. XV789/07 belonged to 1 sqdn when it was seen at Eindhoven, May 1987. In the 'good old days', when two world powers were in balance. This particular Harrier was retired in 1988.