Harrier Jet To Be On Display At Castle Air Museum In Atwater

Harrier Jet To Be On Display At Castle Air Museum In Atwater

ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A special delivery arrived at Castle Air Museum in Atwater on Monday.  A Harrier fighter jet landed as crowds gathered to watch.  The Marines are retiring the unique fleet, and Atwater was selected as one of the first six museums in the US to secure the aircraft.  The “Harrier” is also called the “jump jet” for its ability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, so there is no need for a runway.  The treas…

Tillamook Air Museum Closer to Combat Jet’s Arrival

The Tillamook Air Museum is preparing for the arrival of a combat-tested Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft will make the flight under its own power from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California to Oregon in August. According to museum officials, the target arrival date is August 4, depending on weather and operational schedules.  It is suggested the public monitor the museum’s social media channels as the date approaches. The Ha…