Caption:
Cherry Point, N.C. (May 7, 2005) - An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the
"Tigers" of Marine Attack Squadron Five Four Two (VMA-542), takes off
vertically during its flight demonstration at the 2005 Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point air show. The AV-8B is a high performance,
single-engine, single-seat, Vertical/Short Take-off and Landing
(V/STOL) attack aircraft. This year's air show showcased civilian and
military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many
flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)
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