Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 11, 26] Season 4 E20 Vertical Landing

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with former Lieutenant General Jon “Dog” Davis about the AV-8 Harrier's legacy and the future of Marine aviation.

After 51 years in US service, the Marine Corps said farewell last week to the AV-8 Harrier. We have reminiscences of that jet and how it grew to success from someone with tremendous time at its controls, former Lieutenant General and Deputy Commandant for Aviation Jon “Dog” Davis. He shares his thoughts about the F-35 and the future of Marine aviation as well. And the week’s airpower headlines. Powered by GE Aerospace!

People in this episode

Guest: Jon “Dog” Davis

Topics covered

• Marine aviation
• AV-8 Harrier
• F-35
• airpower headlines
• military history

Keywords

• AV-8 Harrier
• F-35
• Marine Corps
• airpower
• military aviation

Sponsors

Bell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Corps, GE Aerospace

Products: AV-8 Harrier, F-35

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