Italian Navy, Marina Militare, MM, McDonnell Douglas, Hawker Siddeley Harrier, AV-8B Harrier II, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, NATO Days 2025

The Italian Navy's AV-8B Harrier II is a V/STOL single-seat fighter jet built by McDonnell Douglas. It uses a Rolls-Royce Pegasus vectored-thrust turbofan engine for vertical and short take-off and landing. At NATO Days 2025, it flew air-to-air in close-up pilot view, showcasing Italian naval unit markings and military codes, demonstrating STOVL capabilities, maneuverability, and tactical roles in naval aviation operations.