The Sea Harrier Archives is a growing reference resource dedicated to documenting the aircraft, people, and engineering history behind the Royal Navy’s Sea Harrier.
The archive brings together technical information, aircraft histories, photographs, and research material relating to both the Sea Harrier FRS1 and Sea Harrier FA2 fleets. Its purpose is to preserve accurate records of the aircraft and the knowledge associated with their operation, maintenance, and development.
Much of the specialist knowledge surrounding the Sea Harrier exists within the memories and records of the engineers, pilots, and support crews who worked with the aircraft during its service life. As time passes, there is a real risk that this information may be lost. The Sea Harrier Archives aims to capture and organise this knowledge so that it remains accessible for researchers, historians, restorers, and future generations.
The archive will continue to grow over time as new material is documented and shared. Contributions, corrections, and additional information from those with first-hand experience of the aircraft are always welcome.
The Sea Harrier Archives is a growing collection of material relating to the aircraft, its engineering, and the people who operated and maintained it. Below is an estimated overview of the items currently held within the archive.
The collection continues to expand and not all material has yet been fully catalogued. Indexing and documentation of the archive is an ongoing process
Service manuals, engineering notes, reports, and written records relating to the development, operation, and maintenance of the Sea Harrier.
Historical photographs and video material documenting Sea Harrier aircraft, operations, engineering activity, and life within the Fleet Air Arm.
Detailed information on aircraft systems, engineering practices, modifications, and technical knowledge associated with the Sea Harrier.
Items associated with the aircraft and its crews, including flight equipment, pilot gear, tools, and other objects connected to Sea Harrier operations.
The Sea Harrier Archives is an ongoing research project and much of the material is currently being organised and verified. For this reason the majority of the archive is not yet publicly accessible.
Information contained within the archive will, over time, be made available to the public. In the meantime, access to specific material may be granted upon request for research or historical purposes.