As LA Times reported in 2002, the vision for a plane that would meet these needs was born out of World War II battles such ... would become the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier in 1976, battling ...

Offering the versatility to conduct almost any mission, the Harrier II provides the ideal blend of firepower and mobility to effectively counter enemies engaged by our ground forces. The AV-8B V ...

This jump-jet, as it was often called, was adopted by the Marines in the form of the AV-8B Harrier II. After demonstrating its exceptional battlefield capabilities in the service of the British ...