Harrier tells the story of the unique development of a practical V/STOL combat concept, from its first out-rigger constrained hover to a very versatile ground attack aircraft, which could deliver multiple precision weapons in close support of ground troops, as well as air defence of naval assets. When first flown, the aircraft could barely carry enough fuel for more than a few minutes of hovering, but with the later US Marine Corps AV-8B Plus and RAF GR.9s, it could deliver over two tons of ordnance with great accuracy, day and night, in all weathers. The story of this aircraft, which brought a whole new concept to air combat, covers the development of the V/STOL system into a practical asset, as well as its operational service in regional conflicts with both the USMC and RAF in Europe and the Middle East. It was also the Allied key aircraft in the Falklands Campaign with both RAF Harriers and FAA Sea Harriers. Harriers also served with the Indian, Spanish, and Italian navies. The book is illustrated with many previously unpublished colour and black & white photos from the author's collection.Table of Contents: Foreword; Introduction; 1 Jet VTOL; 2 P.1127 design; 3 P.1127 flight testing; 4 Kestrel; 5 P.1154; 6 GR.1 to GR.3; 7 Two-Seat Trainers; 8 USMC AV-8As; 9 Sea Harriers; 10 The Falklands; 11 Harrier II AV-8B development; 12 RAF Harrier II development; 13 RAF Harrier II in Service; 14 USMC AV-8B Service; 15 Foreign Sales; 16 RAF Harrier Operations; Appendix I: Surviving Harriers; Appendix II: Production; Appendix III: Specifications; Appendix IV: Units.