Object

Eight Harriers

Eight Harrier fixed-wing aircraft stand listed among air assets ready for the operation securing Bitanga Airport. General Wendall references them in his update as the 82nd Airborne completes takeover, prompting cheers and Fitzwallace's clearance for the 101st. Military leaders track their close air support role amid phase transitions.

2 appearances

Purpose

Provide close air support in military operations

Significance

Enable tactical success at Bitanga Airport and signal shift to operation's next phase, freeing President Bartlet for domestic strategy

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — Tactical Win, Strategic Pivot

Eight Harriers are listed among available aircraft, reinforcing the multi-domain nature of the force and the credibility of the confirmed seizure of the airport.

Before: Listed as available air support in Wendall's update.

After: Remain committed assets to the campaign and referenced as part of the continuing operational picture.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — 101st Cleared, Operation Enters Phase Two

Eight Harriers are listed among fixed-wing assets; they represent close air support and the ability to project punishment if required — a deterrent that makes the airport seizure operationally meaningful.

Before: Counted among air assets ready to support operations.

After: Remain part of the air tasking order for the advancing forces.

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