Posted on 02/11/2011 4:22:06 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
11 February 2011 Last updated at 07:16 ET Share this pageFacebookTwitter ShareEmail Print eBay removes Harrier jump jet over weapons ban Mr Wilson has previously listed four similar jets on eBay Continue reading the main story Related Stories Harrier jet on sale in Queensbury Bid for Harrier fails to take off A decommissioned Harrier jump jet has been removed from online auction website eBay after officials said it contravened their weapons sales policy.
The outer shell of the rare two-seater T2 Harrier, a former museum exhibit, was restored by Bradford company Jet Art Aviation.
Company director Chris Wilson said the jet could not be flown and was being sold for display use only.
eBay said the item had received 140,000 hits and 80 bids of up to £94,000.
Mr Wilson, 33, of Leeds, said he had sold seven Harriers in the past to museums and collectors abroad and has all the necessary licences
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File here: Industrial Grade Stupidity
I’m proud to say that I slept in the engine compartment of a Harrier once.
Quite comfy, but bad for the back.
ebay is run by a bunch of *ussies...
I bought a full-sized Chevy Caprice Station Wagon off of ebay, and a 1965 Chrysler 300 2 door coupe. Those could be weapons, too.
ebay is run by a bunch of *ussies...
No, it’s actually run by a bunch of *ueers
and a 1965 Chrysler 300 2 door coupe. Those could be weapons, too.
be careful not to hurt yourself with that one
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