050216-N-7945K-053 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 M
050216-N-7945K-053 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. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Andrew King (RELEASED) US Navy 050216-N-7945K-053 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
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