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Why The RAF No Longer Flies The Legendary Harrier II Fighter Jet
The Harrier II jump jet was a legendary military aircraft heavily utilized by the RAF. However, the U.K. government pulled ...
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The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters - Business Insider
The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly ... meet the needs of the future fight," referring to the 2nd Marine Air Wing. ...
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This Incredible Jet-Powered VTOL Is The Only One Of Its Kind
When someone mentions vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet aircraft, the Harrier "Jump Jet" immediately springs to mind — and with good reason. The AV-8B Harrier is a proven ground-attack ...
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BBC NEWS | UK | Fact file: Harrier
The British-designed Harrier "jump jet" dates back to the 1960s, when it became the only fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically to go into production. It does this by having ...
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Trump’s War on Mexico’s Drug Cartels May Be the Harrier Jump Jet’s Final Mission
The Harrier Jump Jet: Old But Dangerous Harriers are armed with a 25mm GAU-12 cannon , plus bombs (such as Joint-Direct Attack Munitions, or JDAMs), rockets, and AGM-65 Maverick missiles . The ...
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Where Was The Legendary Harrier Jump Jet Made And Who Made It?
While a few may think that the Harrier is an American jet, especially as the U.S. Marine Corps has a fleet, it's actually the British that started its development in the 1960s.
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Yak-38: The Russian Aircraft Carrier Fighter Jet That Was a Failure
Meet the Yak-38: During the Cold War, the Royal Air Force developed the Harrier “Jump Jet,” an aircraft that went on to be a favorite of Hollywood. As Harrison Kass, writing in December of ...
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On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight
The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter. Fox News Media ...
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Former Harrier pilot takes command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on Okinawa - Stars and Stripes
Marines stand at attention on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, as Maj. Gen. Eric Austin takes command of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from Maj. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.
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The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters - MSN
The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier prepares to land aboard ...
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The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters
The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters Kelsey Baker Updated June 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM ...