| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 168775 |
| Military Code: | AJ-503 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing EA-18G Growler |
| C/n (msn): | G89 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAQ-131 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLSV IATA: LSV Local: LSV Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 833579 |
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A Lot 35 Growler of FY11 playing the circuit of Nellis. Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 "Lancers,", based at NAS Whidbey Island (WA), is like all other VAQs specialized in Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. VAQ-131 was originally established in 1946 as Patrol Squadron (VP) 931. They flew up to 1955 the P2V Neptune. In 1956, the squadron transitioned to the A-3 Skywarrior and was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron (VAH) 4. In Nov'68, VAH-4 received the EKA-3 and was redesignated as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron. In 1976, they received the EA-6B Prowler and in 2014 the EA-18G. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 August 2025, and has since been viewed 80 times. |