EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 13M
FPP211 - The Last Harrier: Inside the Final AV-8B Squadron
from Fighter Pilot Podcast · host Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot
The AV-8B Harrier is one of the most demanding, iconic, and battle-proven aircraft in military aviation history. Now, as the Harrier era draws to a close, one squadron remains to carry the torch: VMA-223, the Great American Bulldogs.In this episode, Cinco sits down with the commanding officer (Traper) and executive officer (Porky) of the last AV-8B Harrier squadron to talk about the jet, the mission, the culture, and what it means to write the final chapter of an extraordinary community. This is a conversation about legacy, leadership, and the kind of airplane that shaped the aviators who flew it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
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FPP211 - The Last Harrier: Inside the Final AV-8B Squadron
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