EA-18G Growler Picture Thread

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 28, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kenia Palacio, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to the line division of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, signals to the aircrew of an EA-18G Growler as it taxis off the flight line at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-132 is on a six-month deployment at NAF Misawa supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

MISAWA AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 7, 2013) An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 returns from a mission and taxis on the Naval Air Facility Misawa flight line. VAQ-132 is deployed to northern Japan supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Mia Show, EA-18G plane captain from Huntington Beach, Calif., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, awaits the completion of pre-flight checks before the aircraft taking off for a scheduled mission at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is deployed to NAF Misawa on a six-month deployment supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 takes off with Capt. Chris Rodeman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-132 arranged for Rodeman to fly in the aircraft as thanks for his support while they were deployed to NAF Misawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) Lt. j.g. Scott Chuda, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, provides a few pointers to Capt. Chris Rodeman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, prior to Rodeman's flight aboard an EA-18G Growler. The squadron invited Rodeman, a career helicopter pilot, to take part in a flight as thanks for his support while VAQ-132 was deployed to NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) A ground crew member from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 signals to an EA-18G Growler as it returns from a flight during heavy snows at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is finishing up a six-month deployment in support of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

 

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) Cmdr. Wiliam McCombs, executive officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, and Lt. Nick Charnas salute Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Stephanie Haymond from their EA-18G Growler. VAQ-132 is currently finishing up a six-month deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 10, 2013) Ground crew await as an EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 taxis after returning from a flight during heavy snows at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-132 is currently finishing up a six-month deployment at NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 8, 2013) Lt. j.g. Scott Chuda, originally from Charlestown, N.H., a naval aviator assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, signals to the plane captain of his EA-18G Growler on the flight line of Naval Air Facility Misawa before taking off on a scheduled night mission. VAQ-132 is deployed to NAF Misawa on a six-month deployment supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 7, 2013) A truck-mounted aircraft deicer sprays deicing fluid on an EA-18G Growler on the flight line at Naval Air Facility Misawa. The aircraft belongs to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 which is currently deployed to northern Japan in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Mike Ferrell/Released)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Dec. 28, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 lands on the runway at Misawa Air Base. VAQ-132 is on a six-month deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 5, 2012) Pilots from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 enter their EA-18G Growler prior to flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked 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 1st Class Alexander W. Cabrall/Released)

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)

MISAWA AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 7, 2013) A plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 communicates via hand signals to the pilot of an EA-18G Growler at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is currently deployed at this northern Japan base in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado/Released)

 

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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)

OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 19, 2011) Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers, commander of Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Inabit, from Helena, Mont., assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, make final checks as they prepare for a scheduled flight on an EA-18G Growler. During a site visit to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Myers met with squadron ombudsmen, received briefs from the electronic attack, patrol and reconnaissance communities and toured various commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2010) Pilots assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, practice touch and go landings in the EA-18G Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The squadron is training in Jacksonville through mid-December as part of their carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Clark Pierce/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Joshua K. Horton/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2010) Airman Alejandro Henriquez, from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, checks the fuel flow indicator on an EA-18G Growler aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)

WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (June 3, 2008) Capt. Brad Russell, commodore of Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, accepted an EA-18G Growler as the first Growler stationed aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during and acceptance ceremony. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tucker M. Yates (Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2010) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, performs the 200,000th trap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualification operations off the coast of Southern California. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Green/Released)

WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (April 9, 2007) - 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 a 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 (RELEASED)

 

[Skull and Bones]

Excellent pics, wish someday we'll see them flying in Indian colors.

 

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WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (April 9, 2007) - 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 (RELEASED)

Patuxent River, Md. (Aug. 2, 2006) - A new era in Naval Aviation begins with the first EA-18G Growler aircraft. The EA-18 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 a state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G will feature an airborne electronic attack suite based on Northrop Grumman's Improved Capability III system, a radically new jamming and information warfare system. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)

Patuxent River, Md. (Aug. 2, 2006) - A new era in Naval Aviation begins with the first EA-18G Growler aircraft. The EA-18 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 a state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G will feature an airborne electronic attack suite based on Northrop Grumman's Improved Capability III system, a radically new jamming and information warfare system. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)

EL CENTRO, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2008) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, takes off at Naval Air Facility El Centro during a training exercise. VAQ-129 began transitioning and training pilot instructors to fly the Growler to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo/Released)

OAK HARBOR, Wash. (July 9, 2011) EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Scorpions of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 perform a fly-by during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island following an eight-month expeditionary deployment supporting Operation New Dawn and Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector. VAQ-132 protected numerous U.S. and Coalition military assets and personnel in the U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

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)

OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 20, 2012) Lt. Ryan T. Mattson, instructor pilot assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, and his father Capt. Stephen D. Mattson, Senior Regional Flight Surgeon for Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, both assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, make final checks as they prepare for a scheduled flight on a EA-18G Growler for their naval aviation flight qualifications. The flight included a low-level training route through central Washington and completing the flight at the air station with field carrier landing practice. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

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)

 

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MISAWA AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 7, 2013) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class David McMillian, left, utilizes a static block to discharge the static buildup on a EA-18G Growler's canopy, while Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Michael Combs signals to the aircrew. Both Sailors are assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 which is currently deployed in northern Japan at Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado/Released)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Dec. 28, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 lands on the runway at Misawa Air Base. VAQ-132 is on a six-month deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 28, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kenia Palacio, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to the line division of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, signal to the aircrew of an EA-18G Growler as it taxis off the flight line at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VAQ-132 is on a six-month deployment at NAF Misawa supporting U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2012) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 141 (VAQ) aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) flies over the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) while transiting through the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. McCampbell is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navy's only forward deployed carrier strike group, based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is conducting a routine western Pacific patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/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)

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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 15, 2011) Aviation Ordnancemen attached to the Gauntlets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 inspect the bomb rack of an EA-6B Prowler during a pre-flight safety check aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). VAQ 136 completed their last set of arrested landings as part of the forward-deployed naval forces before transferring to Whidbey Island, Wash., to switch platforms from the EA-6B Prowler to the EA-18G Growler. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)

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)

 

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A VX-31 EA-18G Growler is silhouetted against the afternoon sun during a test mission. The Growler is configured with three ALQ-99 jammer pods, two external fuel tanks and a telemetry/tracking pod. July 2009, U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ian C. Anderson

VX-31 EA-18G "Growler" flies overhead the city of Ridgecrest, CA as it returns to NAWS China Lake at the conclusion of a test mission on the Electronic Combat Range (Echo). The Growler is configured with three ALQ-99 jammer pods and two external fuel tanks. VX-31 tests and evaluates new electronic warfare capabilities and systems for the Growler that are developed and refined by the scientists and engineers of NAWC-WD. July 2009, U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ian C. Anderson

May 2008, U.S. Navy photo by Jamie Hunter/Aviacom

May 2008, U.S. Navy photo by Jamie Hunter/Aviacom

May 2008, U.S. Navy photo by Jamie Hunter/Aviacom

Aug. 2008, U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ian C. Anderson

Aug. 2008, U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ian C. Anderson

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''

 

[killerx]

great pics i must say can some one explain the pods with fans what are these

 

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great pics i must say can some one explain the pods with fans what are these

 

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Credit to original poster ''Midway Sailor''