Afternoon Sorties: AV-8B Harrier II with Bomb Loads at NAF El Centro!

✈️ Dive into the afternoon action at Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAF El Centro) as McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II jets from Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223) take to the skies. This video captures the taxiing, takeoffs, and landings of these V/STOL (Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft during their training sorties.

🚀 In this session, some of the Harrier IIs are equipped with various bomb loads, adding to the excitement as the squadron practices their air-to-ground tactics. VMA-223, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, is sharpening their skills on NAF El Centro's ranges, which are ideal for advanced training.

👀 Don’t miss this exciting showcase of military aviation during these afternoon sorties! Like, comment, and subscribe for more thrilling aviation content.

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This video was filmed on February 8, 2022.

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