A U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Handler directs an AV-8B "Harrier" to its parking spot on the flight deck upon its return from a routine patrol and surveillance flight. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with numerous aircraft carrier battlegroups, are deployed in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." (Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
AV-8B Harrier
A U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Handler directs an AV-8B "Harrier" to its parking spot on the flight deck upon its return from a routine patrol and surveillance flight. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with numerous aircraft carrier battlegroups, are deployed in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." (Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove)
AV-8B Harrier II
An AV8-B “Harrier” II, light-attack jet assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) conducts training operations on the ship’s flight deck. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. This single-piloted, advanced V/STOL aircraft can operate from short fields, forward sites, roads and surface ships providing minimum response time to targets. Bonhomme Richard is conducting deck-landing qualifications in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. (Photo: U.S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Staci M. Bitzer)
AV-8B Harrier
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B “Harrier” assigned to the “Blue Knights” of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera)
AV-8B Harrier
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Olisakwe Anchonye launches an AV-8B "Harrier" from the flight deck of USS Bataan. The Bataan is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Taucher)
AV-8B Harrier
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Olisakwe Anchonye directs an AV-8B "Harrier" pilot through a quick pre-flight check prior to launch from the flight deck of USS Bataan. The Bataan is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Taucher)
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