The Story of the World's First Vertical Take-Off Combat Aircraft
This program examines the history of the revolutionary Harrier fighter, from the experiments with the "Flying Bedstead," the Short SCI and the P.1127 Kestrel through today's worldwide deployment of Royal Air Force GR.3s. You'll view U.S. Marine Corps AV-8Bs, Royal Navy FRS.1s, combat footage from the Falklands Campaign, weapons delivery, the support of amphibious landings during NATO exercises, and more. Color, 1 hour. #00V9666