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Aviation Locations and Aircraft Types => Military => Topic started by: Matt Ottosen on June 11, 2009, 05:49:23 PM

Title: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on June 11, 2009, 05:49:23 PM
MCAS Yuma
April 8, 2009

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3523171887_b703cb5982_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/3523171887/)
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on June 25, 2009, 09:58:24 PM
WTI 2-09
MCAS Yuma
April 8, 2009

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3520397986_f7a3dc6c0d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/3520397986/)
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 (VMAQ-3) "Moon Dogs"
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on June 28, 2009, 09:03:20 PM
Coronado Islan, CA
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: jslugman on August 19, 2009, 02:36:51 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3095435253_c213173406_o.jpg)
EA-6B Prowler ICAP 4-ship from my bedroom window at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.
I was smiling.... really big.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on August 19, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
James, that is seriously an outstanding shot.  Looks like the Banshees(?).
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: wingsnstuff on August 20, 2009, 12:25:32 PM
Timing is everything...Wow what a great shot...I'm sharing your smile.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on September 21, 2009, 08:11:04 AM
VAQ-129 two-ship on one of many touch-and-goes they flew at Yuma that day.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3456324446_ffa48e7828_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/3456324446/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: josephea6 on September 22, 2009, 09:38:55 AM
EA-6B from VAQ-130 departing Nellis in support of Red Flag August 2008.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Chris V on September 23, 2009, 09:14:08 PM
El Centro CA.

(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/photos/400959832_mpZMd-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: jslugman on October 21, 2009, 05:16:09 PM
Touch-n-go at Tucson.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/4032783131_dcf5ca26ee_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on October 21, 2009, 07:19:29 PM
Doubtful he flew all the way from Whidbey just to shoot a touch-and-go at TIA.  Wonder if -129 has a det at El Centro right now.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: jslugman on October 21, 2009, 07:33:18 PM
I know not his comings or goings, just his approach and departure.

Damn, that was flipping poetic!!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on October 21, 2009, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: jslugman on October 21, 2009, 07:33:18 PM
Damn, that was flipping poetic!!

It's no "Gene, Gene made a machine," but it does have a nice ring to it. ;D
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on October 29, 2009, 05:48:13 PM
MCAS Yuma

Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on February 10, 2010, 10:00:22 PM
San Diego
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 15, 2010, 01:46:11 AM
Section Go from ISAP at Red Flag  (Note the Darth Vadar tail...)
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p783794528-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: jslugman on March 26, 2010, 06:54:09 PM
Launch the Intrud..... ummmm.... Prowler!!!!!!!!!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4465465567_280f03d49e_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on March 27, 2010, 10:56:34 AM
A surprise visitor to TIA on 3/26/10. EA-6B Prowler from VAQ-129.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4466885551_b0ea16ecf6_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: bilwor on April 15, 2010, 09:11:34 PM
Grumman EA-1B Prowler 161349 from NJ VAQ-129 Fighting Vikings NAS Whidbey Island. D-M 04/15/10

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4524643404_b8d7898fc0_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on June 16, 2010, 03:46:22 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4695948019_2a1ae65548_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/4695948019/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on June 16, 2010, 03:49:09 PM
Great shot Zdenek!  Was that at North Island?
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on June 16, 2010, 03:53:16 PM
Yes Sir!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jason Hyatt on July 01, 2010, 11:19:07 PM
A few of my very rare Prowler sightings in recent months....
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on July 02, 2010, 01:35:33 AM
That second shot is made of pure awesome.

And that Seahawks bird in the first photo is a long way from home (or just homesick from a long, long time ago). 
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: jslugman on November 07, 2010, 06:31:01 AM
Incoming...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/5153488104_964c74d0b3_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/5153488104/)
US Navy Grumman EA-6B Prowler ICAP II 159908 KNJK by James O'Rear acm1768 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/5153488104/) by James "JSlugman" O'Rear (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_orear/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on November 07, 2010, 01:10:09 PM
EA-6B Prowler (BuNo 158650) taxis out at NAF El Centro on 11-4-10.

(http://)(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1081/5154832276_afe9884664_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5154832276/)
_MG_4413 EA-6B Prowler. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5154832276/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on November 07, 2010, 06:47:51 PM
NAF El Centro (NJK, KNJK)
NAF El Centro Photocall, November 5th, 2010
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Dave S. on November 07, 2010, 09:39:44 PM
Some different angles of a Prowler:

1) Not quite on the centerline, but darn close.
2) Not something you see everyday through your front windshield.
3) Too late for last month's panning competition.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on November 08, 2010, 09:07:09 AM
EA-6B Prowler (BuNo 161880), NAF El Centro 11-4-10.

(http://)(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/5157462747_33692d5de4_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5157462747/)
_MG_8884 EA-6B  BuNo 161880 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5157462747/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on November 08, 2010, 09:14:58 AM
VAQ-129 color bird, NAF El Centro, 11/5/10

(http://)(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/5158143764_edbd6e8955_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5158143764/)
_MG_9068 EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5158143764/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on November 09, 2010, 08:36:46 AM
VAQ-129 "Vikings" color bird on takeoff roll.

(http://)(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5160948083_a39d8d1494_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5160948083/)
_MG_5004 VAQ-129 color bird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5160948083/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on November 10, 2010, 09:51:17 AM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1254/5163196489_c6a3ae07e4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5163196489/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: bilwor on November 10, 2010, 03:09:41 PM
My shot of Grumman EA-6B I CAP I Prowler USMC 159908 but not at El Centro but on approach to D-M Happy 235th Birthday Marines - oorah
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5165299062_42fc3c5719_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on November 11, 2010, 07:07:27 PM
NAF El Centro (NJK, KNJK)
NAF El Centro Photocall, November 5th, 2010

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: bilwor on November 11, 2010, 07:58:56 PM
Why do the Prowlers from VAQ-29  have Marines on on the right side and Navy on the left side?
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on November 11, 2010, 08:19:18 PM
VAQ-129 is the RAG for all NAVAIR Prowler crews, so they train both Navy and Marine aviators.  VFA-106 and -125 are the same way with their legacy Hornets, but not on their Super Hornets since the Marines don't fly those. 
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Chris Kennedy on November 11, 2010, 08:25:45 PM
VMFAT-101 at Miramar is also in the same category, a Fleet Replacement Squadron. They train both Navy and Marines pilots on the F/A-18 and have both Navy and Marines on their airplanes.

Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: bilwor on November 12, 2010, 06:26:47 AM
Thanks Joe & Chris. I'm never too old to learn, now if I could only remember.
bill word
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Daniel DeSart on November 16, 2010, 01:32:50 PM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/5182752682_65243b75da_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23591285@N07/5182752682/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5182752082_d0f1c3963f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23591285@N07/5182752082/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: David Loera on November 25, 2010, 04:43:17 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5207336333_dda3718676_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/5207336333/)
One of my Favs from that day
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on December 04, 2010, 09:58:10 AM
NAF El Centro (NJK, KNJK)
NAF El Centro Photocall, November 5th, 2010

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5231398705_c00a8855c6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5231398705/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on December 12, 2010, 10:19:46 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5253326669_5c3e0caf26_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5253326669/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on December 29, 2010, 06:46:23 PM
NAF El Centro (NJK, KNJK)
NAF El Centro Photocall, November 5th, 2010

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5305259390_29ae542267_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5305259390/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on February 07, 2011, 09:02:28 PM
NAF El Centro (NJK, KNJK)
NAF El Centro Photocall, November 5th, 2010

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5426640431_ef90aaf94a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5426640431/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on February 07, 2011, 09:34:40 PM
Hey Matt:

Super Prowler shot - you really nailed the panning.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on February 09, 2011, 07:57:56 PM
Quote from: Jeff Welker on February 07, 2011, 09:34:40 PM
Hey Matt:

Super Prowler shot - you really nailed the panning.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: David Loera on February 19, 2011, 08:17:23 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5460409842_b58ac39bdc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/5460409842/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Warbird Keith on May 17, 2011, 11:35:04 PM
Puget with a problem.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/CHARLOT83/DSC_4331copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 02, 2011, 02:00:31 PM
As seen at NAF El Centro .. November, 2010
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/v23/p688968125.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on July 02, 2011, 04:26:06 PM
Jay: I really love the b&w conversion and the perspective on this Prowler - great job.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on August 05, 2011, 06:31:59 AM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/6011566758_b66453cf39_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/6011566758/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on October 28, 2011, 04:02:18 PM
EA-6B (BuNo 163033) VMAQ-2 Death Jesters, MCAS Yuma 10/21/11.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6289693147_1bf7b599a3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6289693147/)
_92W2599 EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6289693147/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on November 06, 2011, 07:59:27 AM
MCAS Yuma

Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6318160509_327d57c2da_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6318160509/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 06, 2011, 12:48:59 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6436156443_0f782121b9_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436156443/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436156443/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr


With a 9 ship CH-46E flyby of the Purple Foxes!!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6436157839_a8a637ed85_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436157839/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436157839/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6436158371_f933529de0_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436158371/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436158371/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6436159303_2424fbb1b2_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436159303/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler 163890 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436159303/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 06, 2011, 12:52:35 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6436159959_4f00345396_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436159959/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler Buno 163890 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436159959/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6436160577_3af9902d4a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436160577/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436160577/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6436161099_6e7611a503_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436161099/)
Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6436161099/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: wingsnstuff on March 21, 2012, 01:25:19 PM
Nice Set Chris.  That was a fun day at El Centro.  The Prowlers gave us lots of opportunity to capture their bouncing.  Nice job.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on April 03, 2012, 04:28:46 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6894701602_0704a26022_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/6894701602/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on April 22, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
EA-6B Prowler, VAQ-129, MCAS Yuma, 4-17-12.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/7104948751_7fcdb77989_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/7104948751/)
_92W6379 EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/7104948751/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: josephea6 on April 30, 2012, 06:43:48 AM
An EA-6B from VAQ-129...
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on April 30, 2012, 09:50:59 PM
Jam Session
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on May 12, 2012, 08:24:36 PM
EA-6B - Counting the days
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on May 12, 2012, 10:37:44 PM
EA-6B - VAQ-129
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on May 12, 2012, 10:41:12 PM
Wonderful set Scott. I've never had the chance to shoot the Prowler - maybe someday.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on May 12, 2012, 11:30:17 PM
Thanks Jeff!  I've always liked the Prowler but the only ones I've photographed up until recently were a couple that were going into MASDC back around 1979 or so.  Not sure how long they'll be around.  I've heard VAQ-129 might not be coming back to NAF El Centro with Prowlers but it's not certain.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on May 13, 2012, 12:02:17 AM
Terrific images Scott...
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: josephea6 on May 13, 2012, 06:16:16 AM
Bouncing at sunset...
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on May 13, 2012, 09:20:53 AM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on May 13, 2012, 12:02:17 AM
Terrific images Scott...
Thanks Jay!  Once in a while I get a keeper, need to get out more!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: josephea6 on May 16, 2012, 07:59:50 AM
Grumman Ironworks...
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 06:06:15 PM
EA-6B Prowler
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 07:38:29 PM
In HARMS Way - VMAQ-1 EA-6B Prowler
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on June 29, 2012, 08:03:33 PM
I am totally blown away Scott. As good as any A2A image I've ever seen. May I be so bold as to ask the details of you A2A mission?
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 08:23:34 PM
Thank you Jeff!  That was taken from a KC-130J about 45 miles off the NC coast.  We were at 13,000 feet.  I forgot my light jacket so as a consequence I was partially frozen by the time we closed the ramp.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on June 29, 2012, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 08:23:34 PM
Thank you Jeff!  That was taken from a KC-130J about 45 miles off the NC coast.  We were at 13,000 feet.  I forgot my light jacket so as a consequence I was partially frozen by the time we closed the ramp.

Well done Scott. Despite the cold air, I'm sure you were having a blast. When you get a few extra minutes, I'd love for you to share what lens, exif, etc you used. I'm guessing it is a different setup compared to when we shoot G2A at places like El Centro. For example, were you blasting away with your Mark4's burst rate or can you be more selective in pulling the trigger?
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on June 29, 2012, 08:42:07 PM
Phenomenal shot, Scott.  The Prowler is definitely at the top of my want-to-shoot-from-a-Herk list. 

Any word on how much longer the VMAQs are going to be flying them?  I read a while back that they were on the chopping block.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 08:48:57 PM
Not sure how much longer they'll be flying.  I'll see if I can find out.  VAQ-129 will have at least one more Det at El Centro as I understand it.  This one was pure luck.  It wasn't even on the schedule until the last minute.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on June 29, 2012, 08:49:38 PM
Damn Scott...

I almost feel like you're cheating on us! (Almost)

Fine work sir!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2012, 09:01:14 PM
Thank you Jay! Your work has set the bar at a pretty tough to reach height. Once in a while I fail to screw things up and I get a decent shot...or two.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Warbird Keith on July 04, 2012, 11:02:07 AM
Outstanding shot Scott!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 04, 2012, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: Warbird Keith on July 04, 2012, 11:02:07 AM
Outstanding shot Scott!

Thank you very much Keith! I'm definitely an admirer of your work.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on July 04, 2012, 11:29:49 AM
Very nice, Scott!!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 04, 2012, 01:53:05 PM
Sweet shots Scott.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 05, 2012, 09:34:49 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on September 16, 2012, 10:56:26 PM
Ghost Ship - EA-6B Prowler
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on October 14, 2012, 12:15:09 PM
My first opportunity to capture a Prowler image. I got even luckier by catching the Prowler in some very nice early evening light  ;D

TAIRNGREACHT BAST
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8087261571_1bcf9ab60b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8087261571/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on October 14, 2012, 03:59:20 PM
Very nice, Jeff.  Caught about two seconds before it flew into the shadow of a cloud. 
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on October 14, 2012, 04:18:13 PM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on October 14, 2012, 03:59:20 PM
Very nice, Jeff.  Caught about two seconds before it flew into the shadow of a cloud. 

I was very lucky on this shot - that is for sure.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on October 20, 2012, 01:49:24 AM
PROWLER WELD
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8104801769_697d2ff409_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8104801769/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on October 20, 2012, 10:08:46 AM
Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) "Vikings"

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8475/8105852783_a0ac8b1497_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8105852783/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on October 20, 2012, 12:52:37 PM
Quote from: Jeff Welker on October 14, 2012, 12:15:09 PM
My first opportunity to capture a Prowler image. I got even luckier by catching the Prowler in some very nice early evening light  ;D
Mighty nice Jeff!  Amazing how the right light can make a good image into a great one!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on October 25, 2012, 06:26:56 PM
VAQ-129 Prowlers, MCAS Yuma, 10-18-12.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8123628908_7729a3d5e0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8123628908/)
_92W3336 VAQ-129 Prowlers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8123628908/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Dave S. on October 31, 2012, 03:54:09 PM
Revisiting some previous visits to Awesomeville...El Centro...

(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s4/v64/p1235243336-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p557704983/e49a05148)

(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s2/v59/p1235249676-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p557704983/e49a06a0c)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on January 21, 2013, 01:52:25 PM
PROWLER BREAK v.2
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8403459810_9d43435601_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8403459810/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Tower Guy on January 21, 2013, 04:17:50 PM
Very nice treatment Jeff, it really makes a classic image.




Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on January 21, 2013, 04:25:16 PM
Quote from: Tower Guy on January 21, 2013, 04:17:50 PM
Very nice treatment Jeff, it really makes a classic image.

Thank you Harvey. It was a marginal image in color and headed for the trash bin; however, the b&w conversion saved the image and the day.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on January 28, 2013, 12:05:43 PM
Electronic Longboat
EA-6B Prowler .. VAQ-129 "Vikings"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v79/p1403015250-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on January 28, 2013, 12:44:05 PM
900 (in) Shades Of Grey
VAQ-129 "Vikings" (non) Color Bird
NAF El Centro
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v85/p1403078226-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Daniel DeSart on January 28, 2013, 03:55:13 PM
Best birthday present so far!

Thanks Joe!  ;D
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8424378329_9d87e13c4d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23591285@N07/8424378329/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8425619702_40a109d0db_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23591285@N07/8425619702/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Barry Griffiths on January 28, 2013, 09:26:51 PM
  (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8425667256_87b44b3a73_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8425667256/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler BuNo 163884 US Navy Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-209 "Star Warriors" 501 Darth Vader Colorbird NAF Washington, DC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8425667256/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Barry Griffiths on February 02, 2013, 02:16:41 PM
Quote from: Chris Pasley on February 02, 2013, 01:09:59 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8438133757_5b259f5701_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8438133757/)
EA-6B Prowler VAQ-129 BuNo 158815 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8438133757/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr

Super shot, Chris.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on February 23, 2013, 03:34:19 PM
NAFEC, 2/20/13.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8500796869_d7e392a64d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500796869/)
_92W2491 High Speed Pass (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500796869/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Barry Griffiths on February 23, 2013, 04:22:00 PM
  (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8500774741_c35ec8d410_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8500774741/)
Launch. Grumman EA-6B Prowler BuNo 164402 US Navy VAQ-129 "Vikings" NAS Whidbey Island, WA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8500774741/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Bubak on February 23, 2013, 05:03:24 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8501049635_6da7f62ef7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8501049635/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: yipDog on February 23, 2013, 10:43:44 PM
Here's mine!

(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Other/El-Centro-Blue-Angels/i-PXnkBQK/0/X2/Growler%20Takeoff-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Tower Guy on February 24, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8503231883_79f339024e_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/8503231883/)
Aging warhorse. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/8503231883/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Daniel DeSart on February 24, 2013, 07:04:13 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8505966326_9157e2dbd6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23591285@N07/8505966326/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Tower Guy on February 27, 2013, 09:12:15 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8515162710_105f8cbb48_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/8515162710/)
YC5A3411 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/8515162710/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on April 16, 2013, 10:00:45 AM
PROWLER v. STALLION
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8247/8654689965_4ef5ee5234_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8654689965/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on April 16, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
Quote from: Jeff Welker on April 16, 2013, 10:00:45 AM
PROWLER v. STALLION

One of my favorite shots to come out of that day.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on April 16, 2013, 10:41:14 AM
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on April 16, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
One of my favorite shots to come out of that day.

Thanks for the kind words Matt. One of my favorites also.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: josephea6 on April 16, 2013, 11:37:54 AM
Jeff - I really like the feel of that photo.  Very Nice!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 05, 2013, 07:37:18 PM
EA-6B Prowler VMAQT-1 - Q1 has taken over training of EA-6B crews from VAQ-129.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 05, 2013, 08:38:15 PM
Banshee
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on July 05, 2013, 09:14:51 PM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 05, 2013, 07:37:18 PM
EA-6B Prowler VMAQT-1 - Q1 has taken over training of EA-6B crews from VAQ-129.

Oh wow.  I thought you were being clever with the VMAQT title, but it looks like they've really gone full-time with the training mission.  The article I read really didn't say much about whether the other three VMAQs have been augmented to cover the gap of losing a deployable squadron.  

Will be interesting to see if we get them out west, either at Yuma or NAFEC.

Great shots, by the way.  Light looks like it was a bit harsh, but you seem to have dealt with it pretty well.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 05, 2013, 11:43:53 PM
Prowling the Atlantic - Sunny side up
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 08, 2013, 12:22:26 PM
^^^ Tremendous Air To Air Pair! ^^^

Not Done Yet!
VAQ-129 "Vikings" Prowler at NAS Whidbey Island from May, 2013
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v86/p1837429502-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on July 08, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on July 08, 2013, 12:22:26 PM
Not Done Yet!
VAQ-129 "Vikings" Prowler at NAS Whidbey Island from May, 2013

Done as of June: http://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/4890/Article/144715/vmaqt-1-stands-up-assumes-responsibility-for-prowler-training.aspx.  Cool that you caught them again before the transition. 
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 08, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
"Standing By"
Viking's Prowler looks good to go at NAS Whidbey Island
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v79/p1793046481-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 08, 2013, 03:41:10 PM
Great shots Jay.  I've always liked the look of the Prowler with the canopies open.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 08, 2013, 06:59:57 PM
Thanks Scott!  ;D
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on July 08, 2013, 08:21:08 PM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 08, 2013, 03:41:10 PM
Great shots Jay.  I've always liked the look of the Prowler with the canopies open.

That is because you are generally photography Prowlers out of the back of a 130; where opening the canopies might be problematic  ;D

BTW, nice work Jay.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: trmphoto on October 11, 2013, 09:55:19 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/10219486076_2977d905fd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/10219486076/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/10219486076/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: azspyder on October 29, 2013, 10:26:39 AM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10558983564_31b598e3a7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10558983564/)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on December 08, 2013, 10:22:49 PM
Break Time
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on February 25, 2014, 07:20:22 PM
Quietus autem PRAEDATOR
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/12783511633_0ceface53f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Tower Guy on February 25, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Jeff this is a beauty, the lighting really adds a mean look to this shot, outstanding photo.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on February 25, 2014, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: Tower Guy on February 25, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Jeff this is a beauty, the lighting really adds a mean look to this shot, outstanding photo.

Thanks Harvey. Matt and I got lucky finding this Prowler resting in a hanger with the setting sun and partially closed hanger door working in our favor.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Paul Dumm on March 01, 2014, 07:10:01 AM
On the prowl
(http://pauldumm.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v132/p428485046-5.jpg) (http://pauldumm.zenfolio.com/p800897587/e198a29b6)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: wingsnstuff on March 03, 2014, 09:48:21 AM
Excellent shot Jeff.  Super composition.  Harvey's correct, the lighting is spectacular.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on March 03, 2014, 04:24:42 PM
Superb capture Eric.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: azspyder on June 06, 2014, 04:38:20 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5037/14175752699_8c573a623e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nAErpi)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: azspyder on June 21, 2014, 07:34:20 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/14289691719_f53f2e85fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nLJpva)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on July 19, 2014, 06:24:14 PM
MAG-14 Change of Command
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on August 01, 2014, 12:27:46 PM
Chris, that is a very dynamic shot.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on August 01, 2014, 03:51:12 PM
Wow, awesome shot, Chris! 👍
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: cpasley on August 03, 2014, 02:38:49 PM
Thanks Matt and Scott that really means a lot!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Mike Margolis on September 22, 2014, 05:38:06 PM
WTI is underway here in Yuma! I've been away and not able to get to the airport except for a few minutes last week when these folks showed up!
This is mid-field Yuma, late afternoon, heading southwest, shot from my favorite little lump in the desert near the perimeter fence.
And, I've tried to share this shot here several times (as a few of you have already seen it elsewhere) but either something changed on Flickr, or something dropped out of my brain and I forgot how to share. I think it was a brain (software) malfunction...

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15315577181_8ab13b61d8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pkokvx)EA-6B Yuma Sep 2014 WTI-7928 (https://flic.kr/p/pkokvx) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Tower Guy on November 07, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Always a cool aircraft, but very special in monochrome. Great shot and treatment Chris.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on April 22, 2015, 05:41:43 AM
Moon Dog. WTI 2-15, MCAS Yuma, 4/15/15.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7589/17233246811_cf641b1d8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sfQTT2)_31A8048 Grumman EA-6B Prowler (BuNo 158542) (https://flic.kr/p/sfQTT2) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on June 27, 2015, 11:19:38 AM
Today the US Navy bids an official final farewell to the venerable Grumman EA-6B Prowler during today's EA-6B Prowler Sunset being held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.  The US Navy's retirement of the Prowler will leave the US Marine Corps as the only operator of the Prowler.

Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 (VMAQ-3) "Moon Dogs"
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/474/19023881879_84121370e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uZ5nir)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on September 09, 2015, 02:14:12 AM
JESTERS' GERIATRIC JARHEAD JAMMER
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/661/21274408131_8cd775e481_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ypWUmc)
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on October 25, 2015, 06:04:05 AM
Seahawks Prowler, WTI 1-16, MCAS Yuma, 10-6-15.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/768/22461751385_eab421d55e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AdSm8B)_31A7169 Grumman EA-6B Prowler (BuNo 163033) (https://flic.kr/p/AdSm8B) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: wingsnstuff on January 16, 2016, 11:15:22 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1522/24123644280_805fa0a8ac_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CKHYZo)Prowler (https://flic.kr/p/CKHYZo) by wingsnstuff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wingsnstuff/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Ned Harris on October 28, 2017, 05:34:51 AM
Death Jesters Prowler supporting their final WTI. 10/11/17.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4461/24135531218_394f21415e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CLLUyA)_31A6667 Death Jesters Colorbird (https://flic.kr/p/CLLUyA) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on February 14, 2018, 07:51:24 PM
OL' SPARKY
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4618/40273858011_df5f17e59b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24mS3Sg)
March issue of AFM is out now with my article on the Marine Corps' transition to the new MAGTF-EW electronic warfare construct.  

Incidentally, this is one of the two Prowlers that was inducted into AMARG yesterday.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Anna M. Wood on February 15, 2018, 12:04:10 PM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on February 14, 2018, 07:51:24 PM
OL' SPARKY


Whoa Nelly!!!   Awesome image Joe.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Matt Ottosen on February 15, 2018, 07:07:00 PM
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on February 15, 2018, 12:04:10 PM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on February 14, 2018, 07:51:24 PM
OL' SPARKY

Whoa Nelly!!!   Awesome image Joe.

I couldn't agree more!
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Joe Copalman on February 16, 2018, 03:53:30 PM
Thanks guys.  I know I've told the story to a few people, but there was so much dumb luck involved in getting this shot.
Title: Re: Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Post by: Scott Youmans on April 19, 2018, 07:53:00 PM
VMAQ-3 EA-6B off the coast of North Carolina.
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