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Here’s what a Harrier Jump Jet’s vertical landing at night looks like through NVG vision

September 21, 2014 David Cenciotti 1

Harrier Nighttime Flight Deck Operations Top image shows an AV-8B Harrier preparing to land on the flightdeck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during night operations. What makes the picture particularly interesting […]