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McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornet — - EA-18G Growler from the VAQ-129 Electronic Attack Squadron, based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor, Washington. Picture was taken late in the day as the sun was low in the western sky allowing for some interesting shadows. 06.30.23, Tyler, Texas. Best viewed in full.
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McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornet —

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EA-18G Growler from the VAQ-129 Electronic Attack Squadron, based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor, Washington. Picture was taken late in the day as the sun was low in the western sky allowing for some interesting shadows. 06.30.23, Tyler, Texas. Best viewed in full.

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Ciro Geraldo de Oliveira
Photography painting, strength, power, beauty and efficiency in an incredible aircraft!! Congratulations on the photo Todd!!
Don welch
A MEAN BIRD!
George Jenista
Beautiful catch!

A note of correction, the Growler is not an FA-18, but rather the EA-18G. While there are certain airframe similarities, it's otherwise a different aircraft.
Greg Douglas
Heh. 'Wisbey". That s.b. NAS Whidbey Is.
ken kemper
Very Pretty Todd

Have seen these Growlers at Volk Field Air Guard Training Facility not too far from where I live.
Todd DeRooPhoto Uploader
George, thanks for that information. I made a correction in the comment section. I have a question for you, is this aircraft considered a Super Hornet? Also, would you know the end number based on the number 577 that appeared several places on this aircraft? Thanks
skylab72
Nope, EA-18Gs are referred to as "Growlers". The airframe is remarkably similar to the two-seat FA-18F, but not identical. The mission of the two aircraft is so different that their physical differences require the -18Gs are always constructed on a "Growler" line.
skylab72
BTW... Super Pic!

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