This Marines Fighter Jet Will Not Fly Again!

On June 10, 2025, the iconic AV-8B Harrier made its final landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, officially ending one of the most legendary chapters in U.S. Marine Corps aviation history. After decades of service across multiple wars and countless missions, the Harrier — known for its vertical takeoff and landing (V/STOL) ability — has taken its final bow.

In this video, we take you behind the scenes of the Harrier’s last flight, explore its revolutionary design, its heroic service in combat zones like Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and explain how it changed modern warfare forever. We’ll also look at what’s replacing it: the F-35B Lightning II.