Marines retire Harrier ‘jump jet’
Summary
The U.S. Marine Corps held a ceremony to retire the AV-8B Harrier II jet, which can take off and land like a helicopter. This event marked the end of the jet's use by the Marine Corps as the last unit flew their final missions.Key Facts
- The AV-8B Harrier II is a fighter jet that can take off and land vertically (like a helicopter).
- The jet was officially retired in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
- Over 5,000 people attended the retirement ceremony.
- The Harrier has been used by the U.S. Marine Corps for several decades.
- The retirement means the Marine Corps will now rely on other aircraft for similar missions.
- The event was called a “sundown” ceremony, marking the end of the jet's service.
- This was the final flight for the last U.S. unit operating the AV-8B Harrier II.
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