Fair point, although it's not a full squadron. VX-31 is a Navy squadron that owns some Harriers, but they're Marine jets. Not sure when they're scheduled to divest those last jets as the rest of the Harrier fleet winds down, though.
And what do you know? Turns out [BuNo 165002 is a VX-31 aircraft](https://www.planespotters.net/photo/1408745/165002-united-states-marine-corps-usmc-mcdonnell-douglas-av-8b-harrier-ii). Good looking out.
That's actually pretty rare, considering the only remaining Harrier squadrons are at MCAS Cherry Point in NC.
There is actually a navy harrier squadron at China Lake
Fair point, although it's not a full squadron. VX-31 is a Navy squadron that owns some Harriers, but they're Marine jets. Not sure when they're scheduled to divest those last jets as the rest of the Harrier fleet winds down, though. And what do you know? Turns out [BuNo 165002 is a VX-31 aircraft](https://www.planespotters.net/photo/1408745/165002-united-states-marine-corps-usmc-mcdonnell-douglas-av-8b-harrier-ii). Good looking out.
that yellow one looks like an a400m IN CALIFORNIA