Introduction: the journey to capability
The United States Marine Corps, close air support, and the V/STOL requirement
V/STOL Harrier heritage
The USMC and the Harrier: overcoming challenges
The challenging path to the Harrier II
Harrier II development and demonstration
Into service
V/STOL flexibility demonstrated: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Night attack: improving the Harrier II
AV-8B Harrier II plus: adding the radar
Harrier II support of NATO peacekeeping
Harrier II operational experience
Ongoing confrontation in Iraq
Operation Enduring Freedom: Harrier IIs in Afghanistan
Conclusion
Appendixes.
OBNB doesn't sell books, but you may be able to find a copy at one of these websites:
Harrier II : validating V/STOL by Lon O. Nordeen. ISBN 9781591145363. Published by Naval Institute in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
