Italian Navy, Marina Militare, MM, McDonnell Douglas, Hawker Siddeley Harrier, AV-8B Harrier II, Reg. MM7218, Military Code 1-12, Other Marks 12, Serial No. 270/IT007, Unit Markings Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati, Wolves, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, NATO Days 2025

Captured is an Italian Navy AV-8B Harrier II, registration MM7218, military code 1-12, serial 270/IT007, displaying Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati Wolves markings, in close-up pilot view during air-to-air flight at NATO Days 2025. The aircraft is a V/STOL jet powered by a Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan engine, designed for vertical and short takeoff operations, carrier deployment, close air support, reconnaissance, and tactical aviation exercises.