Harrier-shaped airframes remained at RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton after the type left frontline service. Personnel used them to practise deck parking for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, preserving a practical training aid without counting the aircraft as an operational force. A later comment adds fast-jet maintenance training to their possible uses. Retired equipment can retain institutional value after its combat role has ended.
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How retired Harriers still supported naval training
Harrier airframes retained at naval air stations continued to support deck-handling and fast-jet maintenance training after frontline retirement.