harrier (jet fighter plane)

Full-color photographs and simple text describe the features and capabilities of AV-8B Harrier Jump Jets, discussing its weapons, missions, and role in the military.

Discusses the AV-8B Harrier, its uses, engine, weapons, and future in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Michael Franzak, former enlisted and retired lieutenant colonel, chronicles his year-long deployment as an AV-8B Marine Corps Harrier pilot and executive officer of "The Flying Nightmares" while in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Contains photographs and descriptions of the Harrier AV-8B, a type of aircraft developed by British engineers that can fly as fast as a jet airplane and can take off and land like a helicopter.

Present a short study of the U.S. Marine's AV-8B Harrier jump jet designed to support ground forces as well as attack enemy troops and helicopters, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on its vertical take off and landing capabilities, weapons and missiles, defense mechanisms, and more.

Describes U.S. Marine Corps combat jets such as the AV-8B Harrier and the FA-18 Hornet; and provides information on their design, weapons, equipment, and uses.