Although the bird is being phased out of the Marine Corps arsenal, the AV-8B Harrier is still essential for the Marines — and the Cherry Point Air Show.Historically, the aircraft had its problems, especially early in its development, but the aircraft has proven to be a key component of the Marine Corps arsenal. According to the Boeing website, Harriers were the first Marine Corps aircraft to land during Operation Desert Storm, and are still being used today. The aircraft has [...]
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