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Harrier jets lined up on tarmac at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Marine Corps Grounds Harrier After 40 Years of Service

As the Marine Corps bids farewell to its trusty Harrier jets after 40 years of service, the highly skilled aircrew and maintenance teams are already soaring to new heights with their expertise on the cutting-edge F-35B. The Harrier's final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was a nostalgic sendoff, marked by a thrilling flyover of five legendary jets.

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Harrier jump jet at a US military air station during a sunset ceremony with personnel and buildings in the background.

Harrier Jump Jets Exit Stage After Shaping US Military Aviation

The US Marine Corps bid farewell to the iconic Harrier 'jump jet' after an impressive five-decade run, marking the end of an era in military aviation. The legendary aircraft's journey from British design rooms to US flight lines is a testament to innovation and perseverance.

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AV-8B Harrier II jet parked on tarmac with military personnel nearby.

US Marine Corps Retires AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet

The US Marine Corps bid farewell to its iconic AV-8B Harrier II squadron, Marine Attack Squadron 223, in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, marking the end of an era for the legendary jump jet. The Harrier's unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities made it a staple of Marine aviation for decades.

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