Updates to “The Vertical Vision”
Further events and actions connected to the Harrier.
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Lawmakers, Pentagon react to the fifth accident this year involving the jump jet.
Dec. 11, 2003
- 2
A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier became one of the first U.S. military jets lost during the war in Iraq, when it crashed Tuesday while on a night training mission, the U.S.
April 2, 2003
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Calling the aircraft’s record a ‘disaster,’ House panel chairman says he will press the Marines to justify the need for the challenging plane.
Jan. 21, 2003
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Rep. Hunter cites a recent Times series that reported on the plane’s shortcomings. He vows to call for additional spending.
Jan. 8, 2003