This was a Harrier GR.9 serial ZD437 marked as 'EB-J' operated by 41 (R) Squadron. I love the Harrier's shape and 'sit' and this photo just had to be taken. Also, the first Harrier I have seen in this squadron's markings.
Complete with Operation Allied Force mission markings this Harrier had not long returned from Gioia del Colle AB, Italy following operational deployment. Scanned from slide.
GR.9 ZD437 taxiing out for a late afternoon sortie. The code on the fin is in honour of Spitfire Ia X4559 as flown by P/O George ‘Ben’ Bennions during the Battle of Britain.