The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.

THE world’s first ‘heli-plane’ is a glossy mini-jet, capable of ferrying six passengers at 280mph for stylish short-haul travel. And it just hit a major milestone. The Cavorite X7… ...

We've seen helicopters hover both in movies and in real life rescues. The Guinness World Record for the longest hover, set in 1989, is 50 hours.

THE world’s first ‘heli-plane’ is a glossy mini-jet, capable of ferrying six passengers at 280mph for stylish short-haul travel. And it just hit a major milestone. The Cavorite X7… ...