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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 16, 2005) -- A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II+
pilot, assigned to the "Bulldogs" of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two
Three (VMA-223), waits to launch from the flight deck aboard the
amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The AV-8B is a high
performance, single-engine, single-seat, Vertical/Short Take-off and
Landing (V/STOL) attack aircraft. The AV-8B Harrier II+ is capable of
night and adverse weather operations due to the addition of the
AN/APG-65 multi-mode radar. The fusion of night and radar capabilities
allows the Harrier to be responsive to the Marine Air-Ground Task
Force's needs for expeditionary, night and adverse weather, offensive
air support. Nassau's Air Department practiced handling the Harriers
for the phase three landing qualification during a two-week underway
period. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Andrew King
(RELEASED)
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