AV-8B Harrier II, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

(From Wikipedia) The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a family of second-generation vertical/short takeoff and landing or V/STOL ground-attack aircraft of the late 20th century. An American-British development of Britain's Hawker Siddeley Harrier and Sea Harrier, it is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, and is typically operated from small aircraft carriers, large amphibious assault ships and austere forward operating bases.

Taken at the Naval Air Facility in El Centro, California.

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paololg (31448) 2011-04-16 13:34

Ciao dear Eleu,
beautiful and evocative image of this plane, also known in Italy because it is on our aircraft carrier "Giuseppe Garibaldi". I believe that the development of the aircraft V/STOL is essential for military tactics. Excellent work, congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice Sunday!
Paolo

ikeharel (105867) 2011-04-17 0:51

I once saw this V/STOL on an aircraft carrier in NY harbour, Eleu ( I may find an old print about), great piece of aviation architecture's that was ahead of it's time ( during the 70th).
A nice clear view caught.
Ike

dale54 (17456) 2011-12-08 8:44

eleu hi!great stuff.for some silly reason i though this was 100% british,its great to be wrong!by the way reall enjoy this pic! dr