Harrier Jump Jet To Be Displayed in new Self-storage facility

Self-storage and a Harrier jump jet may not sound like two things that complement one another, but in Portsmouth, England – a city located about 75 miles southwest of London – they're coming together in fine fashion and aircraft enthusiasts are excited!

The aircraft will be displayed upright at the in-development Vanguard self-storage facility which will extend along Mile End Road and just south of Herbert Street. Getting the city planning committee to agree to it wasn't easy. The company first tried to develop a naval ship-styled building in 2017 and were denied; the council said it wouldn't fit in with the surrounding area, and that the mock naval artillery gun on the roof would "excessively dominate" the area.

The initial Naval ship design

However, the aircraft plan has been approved and development is underway. "We are fortunate to have acquired one of the Navy’s last operational aircrafts," says Mike Lamplough, Vanguard’s head of property. "It’s in excellent condition, and we intend to display the Harrier as it was on the day it was retired from active service.”

Vanguard is a family-owned business celebrating 60 years in the business. To learn more about them, visit https://www.vanguardstorage.co.uk/.