Photos by Tag: growler
Navy opens doors to the public
It was an exciting day Saturday, September 9, when Naval Air Station Whidbey Island opened its doors to the public. Activities ranged from aircraft displays and flight demonstrations to live music, food and information booths. Special features for young guests ranged from climbing tower to face painting. There were also opportunities to sit in the […]
U.S. Navy hosts Community Open House
What a day! After a three-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, the U.S. Navy base in Oak Harbor opened its gates today for a well-attended Community Open House featuring SAR helicopters, electronic warfare aircraft, static displays, NW Navy Band, food, games and informational booths. Smiles all ’round. Fly Navy!
Sights & sounds of freedom
I’m always ready to grab my camera when U.S. military aircraft cross our Northwest skies. Photos here range from “Growler” electronic countermeasures jets to a “Poseidon” submarine hunter and a U.S. Air Force “Globemaster” that partners with the Navy to transport troops and cargo. Photos were taken in Anacortes, at Deception Pass State Park and […]
A beautiful day to fly
Perfect light and “proximity” as a U.S. Navy “Growler” (Boeing EA-18G) flies over Dugualla toward the Oak Harbor Navy base.
Past and present
One of the most exciting elements of Saturday’s Naval Aviation Centennial event at NAS Whidbey was a demonstration by a Boeing EA-18G “Growler” jet and the Douglas A-1 “Skyraider” prop plane flown primarily in Korea and Vietnam. The Centennial event drew many Anacortes residents, including active Navy personnel.
Crowd pleaser
Everyone I spoke to yesterday said the parade-opening flyover by a U.S. Navy “Growler” jet was an exhilarating surprise. I only got one shot before the aircraft disappeared. The Growler and a trailing P3 aircraft swooped with a roar up the length of the city’s Commercial Avenue at the beginning of the Fourth of July […]