End of an era: The Dust Devils and one final homage to the Harrier
This fall, the “Dust Devils” of the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron brought the AV-8B Harrier’s decades-long testing era to an official close.
By Alan de Herrera
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Marine squadron conducts its final Harrier flight in switch to F-35
The North Carolina-based attack squadron flew its final Harrier flight May 29.
By Todd South
Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unit
A West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability.
By Todd South
Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
East Coast Marine F-35 squadron reaches initial operational status
When the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron.
By Todd South
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
By Todd South