From Saddam to Maduro: U.S. Bids Adieu to AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet That Changed Aerial Warfare with Vertical Takeoff

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) bid a heartfelt farewell to the legendary AV-8B Harrier II on June 3, marking the end of an era for the iconic “jump jet” that revolutionized Marine close air support and served as a cornerstone of the force for over four decades. The last operational Harrier II squadron—Marine Attack […] The post From Saddam to Maduro: U.S. Bids Adieu to AV-8B Harrier II Jump Jet That Changed Aerial Warfare with Vertical Takeoff appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.