As a Boeing-built AV-8B Harrier muscles its way onto runway 5-left at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., the roar of its engine tells onlookers it’s about to take off. It’s hard to miss.
Introduced in 1985, the Vertical/Short Take Off and Landing (V/STOL) provides close-air support and reconnaissance for U.S. Marines. Currently flying missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, its power, weapons and unique capabilities are saving lives among coalition forces.
A Boeing-built AV-8B Harrier taxis into position at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
Keeping AV-8Bs mission-ready is a task that falls to Marine aviation maintenance teams, as well as Boeing field service representatives (FSRs) who work shoulder to shoulder with their Marine counterparts.
Boeing AV-8B Powerline and Fuel System FSR Joseph Warrow is considered an expert in his field and understands the complexities of the aircraft.
“If you can work on a Harrier at least from a powerplant perspective, you can pretty much work on any aircraft – military or civilian,” Worrow said.
The aircraft maintenance specialist deployed to Iraq with Boeing to support AV-8Bs.
“Working with some of these young Marines is inspiring,” Worrow said. “We are able to teach them from the ground up lessons we’ve learned about the Harrier. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride.”
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