Tillamook Air Museum Closer to Combat Jet’s Arrival

AV-8B Harrier is scheduled to fly into the Oregon airfield under its own power on August 4.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 02:15 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

A sailor directs a U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu [Courtesy: Tillamook Air Museum]

Key Takeaways:

The Tillamook Air Museum is preparing for the rare arrival of a combat-tested Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, which will fly under its own power from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake to the museum in August.
This specific Harrier model, delivered in 1995, has a distinguished 30-year combat history, including extensive service in Operation Inherent Resolve and other conflicts across multiple theaters, accumulating over 600 combat flight hours.
The acquisition is a long-term loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum and is considered a momentous event, significantly enhancing the Tillamook Air Museum's collection and its position as a world-class aviation heritage destination.

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The Tillamook Air Museum is preparing for the arrival of a combat-tested Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft will make the flight under its own power from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California to Oregon in August.

According to museum officials, the target arrival date is August 4, depending on weather and operational schedules. It is suggested the public monitor the museum’s social media channels as the date approaches.