An AV-8B Harrier II+, assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223), prepares for landing on 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.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Andrew King (RELEASED)
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ONBOARD USS NASSAU (LHA 4) An AV-8B U.S. Marine Corps Harrierjet attached to VMA 223 lands on Nassau's flight deck Feb. 14, 2005. The Nassau's flight deck crew practiced handling the Harriors for the phase three landing qualification during a two-week underway period. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Andrew King) (Released).