Actually, it was towers fault. They cleared the AV-8 for a right turn out and did not mention the T-45's inbound. He began to climb and turn out right at break altitude (800'). Two Harrier IP's in the lead T-45 were telling the AV-8 "Wake don't pull up" He heard them too late but was able to take evasive maneuvers to avoid the mid-air. Ten feet was the estimate from dash 2. Pretty lucky but can you imagine the AV8 pilot inverted at less then 800' and at a slow airspeed. Damn good flying or it's better to be lucky then good.
Semper Fly, Frumby