First EA-18G Growler Lands at Whidbey Island

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An EA-18G Growler lands at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the first time. The Growler is being developed to replace the fleet\'s current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft for the U.S. Navy, combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet with state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bruce McVicar
Source: US Navy
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