AV-8B Harrier II: The US Marine Corps' VSTOL Jet Aircraft by Ken Neubeck (Englis

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The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II - vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) - is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV-8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in less-than-ideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps. USMC Harrier II units' first combat missions were during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, followed by extensive deployments in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan. AUTHOR: Ken Neubeck is a reliability engineer who worked on the A-10 production program. He has authored numerous books on aircraft and amateur radio technology. He served as president of the Long Island Republic Airport Historical Society, which preserves aspects of the history of Long Island aviation. 190 colour and b/w photographs

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Ken Neubeck is a reliability engineer who worked on the A-10 production program. He has authored numerous books on aircraft and amateur radio technology. He served as president of the Long Island Republic Airport Historical Society, which preserves aspects of the history of Long Island aviation.

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The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II--vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL)--is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft. A variant of the famed British Aerospace Harrier II, the AV-8B is noted for its ability to hover in place, ideal for operating on smaller carriers and in less-than-ideal landing zones. This book provides a concise overview of VSTOL capabilities and the development of the Harrier jump jet in the UK, followed by the use of this aircraft by the US Marine Corps. USMC Harrier II units' first combat missions were during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, followed by extensive deployments in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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Harrier II is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft Harrier II is noted for its unique ability to hover in place USMC variant saw extensive combat operations in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan

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Harrier II is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft Harrier II is noted for its unique ability to hover in place USMC variant saw extensive combat operations in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan

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Harrier II is the US Marine Corps' current frontline close-air-support aircraft Harrier II is noted for its unique ability to hover in place USMC variant saw extensive combat operations in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan

Details ISBN0764363409 Author Ken Neubeck Short Title AV-8B Harrier II Pages 112 Series Legends of Warfare: Aviation Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0764363409 ISBN-13 9780764363405 Format Hardcover Series Number 52 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-05-28 NZ Release Date 2022-05-28 UK Release Date 2022-05-28 DEWEY 623.7463 Audience General Publication Date 2022-05-28 Subtitle The US Marine Corps' VSTOL Jet Aircraft Illustrations 190 color and b/w photos US Release Date 2022-05-28 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this

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