Badass Pilot Buys Own Fighter Jet

Art Nalls, a 65-year-old retired lieutenant colonel, may have given up flying jets for the Marines 20 years ago, but this gray-haired skybird still has the itch to fly. When he finds a retired Harrier jump jet for sale in England, he knows he has to have it. If he can make the deal happen, Art will become the first private citizen to ever own a Harrier.

*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Pilot assigned herrier jet
01:25 Marine chosen to enter the test pilot school
01:52 Attending airshow reminds marine he loves being a pilot
02:58 The British surplussed their sea herrier jets
04:14 Ex Marine buys a herrier jet
04:44 First flight of refurbished civilian herrier jet

[birdmusic]

this is that guy everybody thinks is lying at the bar...

[ransel]

2 years later: "I just bought a Warthog"

[chubbychubbs]

I remember being about 10 years old ….about 1972, went to an air show with my dad and older brother, the Harrier did all its show pieces including a very low fly by then when the pilot had finished all its manoeuvres it faced the crowds hovering around 20 feet off the ground and took three bows in appreciation of the applause….👌🏻

[leegould]

The Harrier Jump Jet is such an iconic aircraft and sorely missed in the U.K. well done to that man for keeping them alive !

[Paco]

Dude has more figher jets than my country

[merlincnrad]

"If you can afford it, you can have it."


-'Merica

[thomaspickard]

One of best aircraft Great Britain ever made! It’s up there with the Vulcan and spitfire! Massive respect ✊

[davidtaylor]

Fantastic work! The Harrier's a great plane. My father (Lt Cdr Doug Taylor) loved it and really understood its potential. He was a RN flight deck engineer and invented the ski-jump launching ramp for the Harrier.

[jamesh]

Are we sure this dude ain’t just playin GTA 5 online

[threeRcar]

Just imagine one day waking up and being like "lol ima go fly my fighter jet"

[bomberdog]

This guy has the right attitude, he's just a piece in the puzzle keeping these awesome birds in the air!! Bravo!!

[aidanalistair]

The eloquence of how this man speaks. The resolute confidence within every line. Absolutely fascinating. Awesome video!

[yusufe.k.]

retired marine in Denmark: cant buy a combat knífe without permit
retired marine in the US: buys a military jet

[computerjantje]

I love it when a rich person does something passionate instead of buying a bigger yacht to impress others.

[billymansell]

Miss seeing Harriers flying over UK skies! It fills me with happiness you boys across the pond are doing that bird some justice ❤️ may it fly for many years to come

[ajc]

This is what a genuinely gracious and humble man looks like. Thank you for your service, dedication, and inspiration.

[zacho]

My man used a shark card, to buy a hydra and a Rogue

[jonathandeguzman]

Random guy: I drive ferrari
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This guy: thats cute.

[CaptainKA]

Well done, it just shows you anything is possible when you have the support. Being British and living in England, I've seen the Harrier loads of times at numerous airshows, and as you say it still draws a crowd. Another great British Invention.

[its.r.r]

Feel so nostalgic watching this video. Having spent many years associated with Harrier maintenance, it is indeed heartening to note the pains and the trouble the Col has taken to get back into the hot seat.
Should you need a qualified Harrier Avionics man all you've gotta do is call 😉.

Wish you many safe hours of flying in the days to come.