The Perpetual Prowler Tribute

[HeyJoe]

041021-N-6817C-043 Pacific Ocean (October 21, 2004) - An aircrew member stands in front of an EA-6B Prowler as he waits to climb into his aircraft prior to flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9) is the first used in a Surge Role supporting the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tyler J. Clements (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041019-N-6213R-033 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 19, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Cougars" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ-139) prepares for an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041026-N-0499M-024 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 26, 2004) - An Electronic Countermeasures Officer (ECMO) climbs into her EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131) prior to flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9) is the first to be used in the Surge Role in support of the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman James R. McGury (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041109-N-5345W-019 Mediterranean Sea (Nov. 9, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler assign to the “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) points its nose skyward shortly after launching from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). The Truman Carrier Strike Group and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041119-N-5134H-002 Whidbey Island, Wash. (Nov. 19, 2004) - Troubleshooters assigned to the “Garudas” of Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Four (VAQ-134) conducts a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk down forward of an EA-6B Prowler during a pre-flight inspection. U.S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Casey R. Hutchens (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041206-N-2984R-013 Persian Gulf (Dec. 6, 2004) - EA-6B Prowlers assigned to the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) prepare for flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) embarked aboard Truman are providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in ongoing operations over Iraq. Truman's Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and embarked CVW-3 are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Ricardo J. Reyes (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041205-N-8704K-005 Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 5, 2004) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the “Scorpions” of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Two (VAQ-132), flies over the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) after completing routine flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. The EA-6B is a twin engine, mid-wing aircraft that is designed for carrier based operations to provide an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. Kennedy and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are transiting the Atlantic Ocean as they make their return from a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041222-N-4953E-169 Persian Gulf (Dec. 22, 2004) – Airman Silvia Rodriguez, a Plane Captain assigned to the “Zappers” of the Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) performs a preflight inspection of an EA-6B “Prowler” before flight operations. Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is currently embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions over Iraq. Truman's Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and CVW-3 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)

 

[Pugs]

Some darn nice pics there. Got to wonder who QA's the captions though!

 

[Kycntryboy]

Backseat fun....

 

[Kycntryboy]

Haulin' Ass.... 5 bills for the break

 

[Kycntryboy]

Those aren't contrails...

Me and the Prowler both, New Year's Resolution.... adjust our gross weight

 

[Brett327]

Here's a great, well done video put together by the good folks at VAQ-139 - Meow!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oqIryztr28

Brett

 

[ea6bflyr]

Another Prowler on a stick, this time in Japan.
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Hi Res version

090315-N-2986M-001 ATSUGI, Japan (March 15, 2009) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 136 tend the guide lines while "Crispy," the squadron's EA-6B Prowler model, is craned to a permanent display in Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Prowler Park. The 1962 prowler made its final trip from the Atsugi flight line to the park after it was completely gutted and restored by VAQ-136 Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo)

 

[ea6bflyr]

I've never seen a tan Prowler until now.
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