Notably, although the Harrier is capable of vertical take-offs, it cannot do so while fully loaded. So, when fully loaded ...

Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

The AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257) underwent a significant leadership transition on April 1, 2025, as Capt.

A storied AV-8B Harrier — a fighter plane that can lift off vertically — is the most recent historical aircraft delivered to an old Marine Corps Airstation El Toro hangar at the Irvine Great ...