AV-8 Harrier Image Gallery

In 1982, after eleven years of AV-8A operational flying, including 55 peacetime aircraft losses, the Commandant of the time asked the Harrier community to address the serious problem of flight safety.
The reason for his concern was "a high mishap rate within the AV-8A community' anticipated continuing turbulence' and a pressing requirement to reduce the mishap rate in order to provide the assets needed for successful transition to the AV-8B."
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Two AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard the USS Nassau

Two AV-8B Harriers, attached to the Air Combat Element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The 24th MEU is participating in Nassau Strike Group's Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mandy Hunsucker

Source: US Navy

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An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS Nassau

An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) as pilots with the air combat element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct deck landing qualifications. Nassau is preparing for its upcoming deployment.

Source: US Navy

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A Marine AV-8B Harrier takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2007) - A Marine AV-8B Harrier takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) just before sunset. Tarawa, along with embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific in support of maritime security operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David A. Brandenburg

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An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard

Members of the flight deck crew aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) observe as an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Air Combat Element lands on the flight deck. Marines and equipment from the 13th MEU returned to Bonhomme Richard, following a 3.5-month tour providing assault support, close-air support, heavy lift capabilities, as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting maritime operations in 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert C. Long

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Sailors aboard Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R 22) refuel a Sea Harrier

Sailors stationed aboard Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R 22) refuel a Sea Harrier after it returns from a mission during Malabar 2007. Malabar is a multilateral exercise that includes naval forces from India, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. It is designed to increase interoperability among the navies and to develop common procedures for maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Q. Diaz

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An AV-8B Harrier II readies to touch down aboard USS Kearsarge

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2007) - An AV-8B Harrier II, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 261 (Reinforced), readies to touch down aboard USS Kearsarge during a composite unit training exercise. HMM-261 is scheduled to deploy as the aviation combat element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit later this year. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

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The AV-8 Harrier

Source: Royal Navy (UK)

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An AV-8B Harrier Prepares for Takeoff at Night

SEA OF JAPAN (March 22, 2007) - Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to launch an AV-8B harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, during night operations on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration (RSOI) and Foal Eagle 2007 are annual combined joint exercises involving forces from the United States and the Republic of Korea to improve combat readiness through joint interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jhoan Montolio

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An AV-8B Harrier Prepares for Takeoff at Night (2)

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An RAF Harrier

Source: Royal Air Force (UK)

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