AV-8BハリアーII：海兵隊の近接航空支援を担う垂直離着陸(VTOL)機

150317-N-UF697-315 EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 238 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, along with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting a certification exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

160814-N-LI768-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 14, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, launches from USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8) flight deck. Makin Island is underway off the coast of Southern California, conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin M. Langer/Released)

191119-N-PQ586-1199 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a tiger cruise air show. Sailors and Marines of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are embarked aboard Boxer on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica Ann Hattell/Released)

190310-N-YH603-1116 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 10, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Reymond Rallos gives the signal to launch an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), March 10, 2019. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore/Released)

190826-M-EC058-1385 RED SEA (Aug. 26, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck/Released)

151007-N-AX638-569 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations. Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Preston/Released)

160717-N-WY954-008PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) ? An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the southern California coast in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robin W. Peak/Released)

1609010-N-VK310-051 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Sept. 10, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Molina/Released)

220521-N-NO874-1005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, refuels a Spanish air force AV-8B II+ Harrier in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 21, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)

220328-M-IC059-1035 NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE BASE BODO, Norway (March 28, 2022) U.S. Marines use a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 to refuel an AV-8B Harrier II Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing over Norwegian Air Force Base Bodo during Exercise Cold Response 2022, Norway, March 28, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional NATO allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

150703-N-NP779-249 INDIAN OCEAN (July 3, 2015) AV-8B Harrier jets attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 and an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) fly in formation off the western coast of Australian. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ty C. Connors/Released)