The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

[KBayDog]

It's the latest thing big navy is pushing, I edit that bit out if I'm not too tired to remember to do it. Sorry I slipped, I'll try to do better!

Oh, no problem. Just wondering if I was missing something.

BTW, I'm glad to see that the MCs (and their releasing authorities) are finally correctly identifying the aircraft in their photos at least 42% of the time.
#winning

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

An EA-6B launches from USS Nimitz.
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (OCT. 29, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin R. Wesley/Released) 121029-N-RC063-090

 

[Brett327]

Wow, you guys have EFIS in your jets?

 

[Catmando]

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[Pugs]

ICAP III. The wave of ten years ago.

Block 89A - more like 18 years ago. The EFIS in the EA-6B was the result of a series of ADI failures with no off flag that lost us several jets and crews.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

121116-N-NB538-182 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 16, 2012) A EA-6B Prowler from the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabrina Fine/Released)

 

[Renegade One]

Great airplane...great community...great pilots and NFOs. Glad to have called many of you "CAG Bros" in times gone by.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

121205-N-YX169-098 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler from the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is transiting to homeport in Norfolk, Va., after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

 

[Pugs]

121205-N-YX169-098 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler from the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

Suspect that they could drop the radiation symbol on the nose, um maybe 15 years ago but I guess there's something to say about tradition.

 

[jollygreen07]

Suspect that they could drop the radiation symbol on the nose, um maybe 15 years ago but I guess there's something to say about tradition.

Why? Is all the whiz-bang gadgetry in the pods?

 

[Brett327]

Why? Is all the whiz-bang gadgetry in the pods?

It was a recce feature to distinguish it from an A-6. Now it's just done because it looks cool. It has nothing to do with a radiation hazard.

 

[Recovering LSO]

It was a recce feature to distinguish it from an A-6. Now it's just done because it looks cool. It has nothing to do with a radiation hazard.

I suspect it was used by LSOs (during the day) as one final check to ensure the arresting gear was set for an EA-6B vice and A-6. Whether or not that was the intended purpose or not.... Who knows.

 

[Pugs]

I suspect it was used by LSOs (during the day) as one final check to ensure the arresting gear was set for an EA-6B vice and A-6. Whether or not that was the intended purpose or not.... Who knows.

Yep - but even in 89 when I joined the fleet most squadrons had given it up. Likely was a useful marking back in the day when Prowlers were in sort supply and not every airwing had their own and the gear setting mix up could happen with an unusual player in the pattern.

 

[MIDNJAC]

Yep - but even in 89 when I joined the fleet most squadrons had given it up. Likely was a useful marking back in the day when Prowlers were in sort supply and not every airwing had their own and the gear setting mix up could happen with an unusual player in the pattern.

Out of curiosity, what were the other airwings using? EA-3's?

 

[Pugs]

Out of curiosity, what were the other airwings using? EA-3's?

Nothing for EA. The Whales in the fleet at that time were all VQ assets and if you needed Prowlers they were deployed from Whidbey. The newest squadrons back from cruise were on the bubble to redeploy. It didn't happen much but during Eldorado Canyon Coral Sea had no Prowlers and VAQ-135 did a 48 hour notice departure to the Med to support the strikes.