McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II: books - history

BAE Systems Harrier II & Boeing AV-8B: Flying with air forces around the world (Duke Hawkins)

This beautiful Duke Hawkins photo book extensively presents the BAE Systems Harrier II and Boeing AV-8B, in service with the Royal Air Force and US Marine Corps plus the Italian and Spanish Navies.
The book contains not only action photos, but many " walkaround" photos that show details of the aircraft from different angles. Chapters on cockpit (single-seater and two-seater), fuselage, armament and maintenance work.

The series "Aircraft in Detail" arose from the collaboration between pilots, aircraft technicians and modellers. This volume (No. 11) on the BAE Harrier II and Boeing AV-8B is illustrated with over 400 very high quality color photographs, most of which have never been published before.

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AV-8B Harrier II - The US Marine Corps' VSTOL Jet Aircraft (Legends of Warfare)

The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is the U.S. Marine Corps' primary close-air-support aircraft, featuring vertical and short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities. Based on the British Aerospace Harrier II, it is known for its ability to hover, making it well-suited for operations on small carriers and in difficult landing areas.
This book provides an overview of VSTOL technology and the development of the Harrier in the UK before focusing on its service with the U.S. Marine Corps. The AV-8B saw its first combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and has since been deployed in eastern Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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McDonnell Douglas Harrier II AV-8B, Bplus

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the legendary McDonnell Douglas Harrier II AV-8B and BPlus. Covered are its technical developments, markings, and use by U.S., British, Spanish and other forces.

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