Its STOVL (or V/STOL) capability was put to the test flying from unusual ... many new emerging threats. The last pilots and maintainers destined to fly the Harrier finished their training in ...

The majority of the test pilots I’ve met have had these traits ... 1127—the precursor to the Harrier, the world-beating, vectored-thrust, short/vertical-takeoff-and-landing strike fighter ...

Carriker suited up during the filming of Harrier jets for the 3-D IMAX film ... He was also a U.S. Navy test pilot and instructor, flying the A7-E and F-18 Hornet. He has more than 8,000 flight ...