U.S. Navy grounds AV-8B Harriers

The U.S. Navy grounded all 84 Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers configured with the Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408A engine yesterday, after losing two of the planes to engine problems. The pilots ejected in both cases. Rear Adm. Craig E. Steidle, vice commander of Naval Air Systems Command, ordered the...

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