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EA-18G Growler

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nam Nguyen, from San Francisco, Calif., directs an EA-18 Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nam Nguyen, from San Francisco, Calif., directs an EA-18 Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 15th, 2012) An E/A-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), making it the 300,000th arresting gear trap since Nimitz was commissioned. Nimitz is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 15th, 2012) An E/A-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), making it the 300,000th arresting gear trap since Nimitz was commissioned. Nimitz is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Christopher Goucher, a native of Portland, Texas, and a plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 stands at parade rest as he awaits commands from the crew of aircraft 540. VAQ-132 is deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Christopher Goucher, a native of Portland, Texas, and a plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 stands at parade rest as he awaits commands from the crew of aircraft 540. VAQ-132 is deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 takes off from the runway during a scheduled flight at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is deployed to Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 takes off from the runway during a scheduled flight at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is deployed to Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 18, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 18, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Zappers of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway conducting flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. George Washington is based at Fleet Activities Yokosuka and is on its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (July 19, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. George Washington is based at Fleet Activities Yokosuka and is on its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (July 14, 2012) An Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 crew member directs an EA-18G Growler as it taxis down the Naval Air Facility Misawa ramp. VAQ-132 is beginning a six-month deployment at Naval Air Force Misawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (July 14, 2012) An Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 crew member directs an EA-18G Growler as it taxis down the Naval Air Facility Misawa ramp. VAQ-132 is beginning a six-month deployment at Naval Air Force Misawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (July 14, 2012) Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 crew members conduct post-flight checks on an EA-18G Growler upon its arrival at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is beginning a six-month deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford/Released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (July 14, 2012) Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 crew members conduct post-flight checks on an EA-18G Growler upon its arrival at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is beginning a six-month deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches off the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander W. Cabrall/Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches off the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander W. Cabrall/Released)
120527-N-TX154-310 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the
120527-N-TX154-310 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is stopped by an arresting gear wire after landing aboard the forward deployed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)
120526-N-ZT599-154 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2012) F/A-18E Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 stand by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW-5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
120526-N-ZT599-154 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2012) F/A-18E Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 stand by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW-5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
111220-N-MO201-236 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 20, 2011) A Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft takes off following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)
111220-N-MO201-236 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 20, 2011) A Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft takes off following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)
111220-N-MO201-140 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 20, 2011) A Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft taxis for departure following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)
111220-N-MO201-140 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Dec. 20, 2011) A Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft taxis for departure following a transient stop on Crete. The aircraft and four others assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are headed home to Whidbey Island, Washington, following completion of a six-month deployment to Iraq supporting Operation New Dawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)
110615-F-MJ568-059 JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE COMPLEX, Alaska (June 15, 2011) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 refuels from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules, not pictured, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 during exercise Northern Edge 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick/Released)
110615-F-MJ568-059 JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE COMPLEX, Alaska (June 15, 2011) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 refuels from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules, not pictured, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 during exercise Northern Edge 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick/Released)
101023-N-3737T-426 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter/Released)
101023-N-3737T-426 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter/Released)
101021-N-6632S-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)
101021-N-6632S-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)
100521-N-3885H-082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)
100521-N-3885H-082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)
090217-N-3610L-243 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2009) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the
090217-N-3610L-243 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2009) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 129 aligns itself for an at sea landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Growler is the replacement for the EA-6B Prowler, which will be replaced in the 2010 timeframe. Ronald Reagan is underway performing Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)
An EA-18G Growler completes a touch and go off of an aircraft carrier during its initial sea trials. U.S. Navy photo
An EA-18G Growler completes a touch and go off of an aircraft carrier during its initial sea trials. U.S. Navy photo
<p> The EA-18G Growler is the first electronic warfare aircraft produced in more than 35 years. Photo courtesy of Boeing</p>

The EA-18G Growler is the first electronic warfare aircraft produced in more than 35 years. Photo courtesy of Boeing

An EA-18G Growler pilot prepares to fly the Growler for the first time. U.S. Navy photo
An EA-18G Growler pilot prepares to fly the Growler for the first time. U.S. Navy photo
An EA-18G Growler lands at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the first time. U.S. Navy photo
An EA-18G Growler lands at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the first time. U.S. Navy photo
<p> The EA-18G Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. U.S. Navy photo</p>

The EA-18G Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. U.S. Navy photo