1/144 US. NAVY EA-18G Growler VAQ-132 Scorpions CAG Bird

On November 7, 2008, VAQ-132 held their ceremonial last flight in the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They began the transition to the brand-new, Boeing EA-18G Growler in February 2009 with flight certification in the Summer of 2009. Initial operational capability (IOC) was achieved on September 22.The Scorpions were the first operational squadron to transition to the EA-18G.

On 5 August 2009, EA-18G Growlers from VAQ-132 and Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) completed their first at-sea carrier-arrested landing (trap) aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).

Kit:DRAGON 1/144 EA-18G Growler
Decal:DIY decal

1/144 US. NAVY EA-18G Growler VAQ-130 Zappers CAG Bird

In December 2010, the Zappers returned from their last fleet deployment flying the EA-6B Prowler and began transition training in March 2011 to the EA-18G Growler; the Zappers completed transition training in November 2011.

Kit:DRAGON 1/144 EA-18G Growler
Decal:DIY decal

Taking off on CVN deck

Kit:DRAGON 1/144 "Take off"  EA-18G Growler on CVN deck set



Old kit from Dragon.




1/144 Carrier deck set

F/A-18C/F/A-18E/EA-18G on Carrier Deck.