AV-8B Harrier
Within the U.S. Armed Forces, the AV-8B Harrier II is flown only by the U.S. Marine Corps
With subsonic speeds and multiple weapon
capabilities, this aircraft is used around the world in support
of various peace keeping efforts. MCAS Cherry Point is one of two Marine bases
that train pilots to fly the Harrier and these aircraft can be seen daily
throughout the Cherry Point terminal area and special use airspace.
EA-6B Prowler
The EA-6B Prowler is the Marine Corps' primary electronic countermeasure aircraft.
Four squadrons of Prowlers are based at Cherry Point.
These aircraft can be seen daily around the Cherry Point terminal area and special use airspace.
