The National Museum of Transportation is expanding its aviation footprint with the arrival of a Harrier jump jet in 2026.
The museum’s growing fleet already includes a storied C-47 transport plane that carried troops and supplies during World War II, the F/A-18 E1 — the very first Super Hornet ever built and the powerhouse of the U.S. Navy — and a classic T-33 trainer.
Next year, the museum will welcome a Harrier jump jet, an engineering marvel known for its revolutionary vertical/short takeoff and landing capability. The Harrier changed modern military aviation by allowing pilots to operate where traditional runways were impossible, making it one of the most versatile aircraft ever built…