The Harrier, the world’s first vertical take-off strike fighter, began with the Hawker P.1127 in 1960. The U.S. ordered 110 AV-8A Harriers for the Marine Corps, equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinders and thrust-vectoring for dogfights. VMA-231 'Aces', the first USMC Harrier squadron, was formed in 1973. Harrier 158390, featured in this model, was among the first delivered and displays the squadron's 'Ace of Spades' nose art.
The Harrier, the world’s first vertical take-off strike fighter, began with the Hawker P.1127 in 1960. The U.S. ordered 110 AV-8A Harriers for the Marine Corps, equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinders and thrust-vectoring for dogfights. VMA-231 'Aces', the first USMC Harrier squadron, was formed in 1973. Harrier 158390, featured in this model, was among the first delivered and displays the squadron's 'Ace of Spades' nose art.
The Harrier, the world’s first vertical take-off strike fighter, began with the Hawker P.1127 in 1960. The U.S. ordered 110 AV-8A Harriers for the Marine Corps, equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinders and thrust-vectoring for dogfights. VMA-231 'Aces', the first USMC Harrier squadron, was formed in 1973. Harrier 158390, featured in this model, was among the first delivered and displays the squadron's 'Ace of Spades' nose art.
