Episode
FPP211 - The Last Harrier: Inside the Final AV-8B Squadron
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- Fighter Pilot Podcast
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- Apr 6, 2026
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- 4438
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Summary
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://www.patreon.com/cw/ftrpltpdcst