Right after the predominantly vertical flight demo of the Harrier, it was the time for the other STOVL aircraft of the Marines the new F-35B Lightning II, operated by the VMFA-122 “Flying Leathernecks” Squadron. The demonstrated aircraft belonged to the latter. Two squadron are based at MCAS Yuma VMA-311 “Tomcats” Squadron and VMA-214 “Blacksheep” Squadron. 110 aircraft are operated by 5 squadrons with 16 AV-8B each, one fleet reserve squadron with 13 AV-8B and 13 TAV-8B two-seaters, and one test squadron with 4 AV-8Bs assigned. The Marines’ inventory counts 34 AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack versions and 74 AV-8B Harrier II+ with its Raytheon APG-65 multi-mode radar and 16 TAV-8B trainers. Powered by a single 23,500lbst Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine with four variable nozzles, the Harrier was and still is one of the most valuable assets of the Marine Corps’ inventory. The first military aircraft demonstration of the “Daylight Show” was the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II.
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In addition to the previous day's performers, the flying display included an AV-8B Harrier II, a MV-22B Osprey, the P-51D / A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight, and the MAGTF Demonstration along with a DACT simulation. On Saturday March 9, the airshow started early in the morning and had a much bigger program. The flying display of the Twilight Show included the A-10 Demo Team, a F-35B, a HH-1N, the Commemorative Air Force’s “Tora Tora Tora” display, the Shockwave Jet Truck, and the Yellow Thunder team. On Friday March 8, the event consisted of a “Twilight Show” in the late afternoon including a short flying display program of roughly 2 hours, ending with a firework show. This year's MCAS Yuma Air Show was the 90 year celebration of the Marines’ base.
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On March 8-9, 2019, one of the most interesting US airshows took place.