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AV-8 Harrier II+ Patch — The Jump Jet That Defined a Generation
Vertical takeoff. Vertical landing. Vertical respect.
The AV-8B Harrier II is one of the most unique and recognizable aircraft in military aviation history — a V/STOL (Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing) attack jet that can operate from austere forward bases, amphibious assault ships, and anywhere else the Marine Corps needs close air support delivered now. The Harrier II+ variant added the APG-65 radar, giving it beyond-visual-range capability with AIM-120 AMRAAMs on top of its already fearsome ground attack loadout. For decades, the Harrier has been the backbone of Marine expeditionary aviation, deploying aboard LHDs and LHAs with MEUs around the globe, providing responsive close air support that gets there faster than anything launched from a carrier deck hundreds of miles away. With the USMC now transitioning to the F-35B, the Harrier era is coming to a close — making this patch a tribute to the jet that proved you don’t need a runway to bring the fight.
Perfect For: AV-8B Harrier pilots and maintainers, VMA squadron personnel, Marine expeditionary aviation community, V/STOL enthusiasts, jump jet fans, and anyone who knows the Harrier changed the game.
AV-8B Harrier II+ — no runway, no problem.
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