This jump-jet, as it was often called, was adopted by the Marines in the form of the AV-8B Harrier II. After demonstrating its exceptional battlefield capabilities in the service of the British ...

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 ...

Built around an improved Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine, the AV-8B was first delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps in late 1983. Designed for attack or multi-role operations, the Harrier has typically ...

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has new commanding officer, just 2 weeks after Col. Mark Bortnem fired for a loss of ...

The Harrier's unique takeoff style and agility owes a lot to its 47-foot frame and mere 15,000 pounds in weight--almost half the size of most modern fighter jets. A Final Takeoff The Corning ...

The F-35 will replace AV-8B Harrier IIs in the Marine Corps inventory. Designed to operate from austere bases and a range of air-capable ships with its short takeoff/vertical landing capability ...