Capable of hovering like helicopter, the Harrier can be based close to the front lines, where standard runways may not be available.  The Harrier is in service with the US Marine Corps, RAF, Royal Navy and Spanish Navy. 
 2008 Harrier demos at Quonset Point, RI and Westover ARB 
       
A few photographs of a Harrier demo at the 2001 Rhode Island National Guard Open House.  This is a very, very loud demonstration.
A pair of Harriers served as air support for a Marine assault demo at the 2002 NAS Jacksonville show.
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