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EA18 Growler down near Mount Rainier

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EA18 Growler down near Mount Rainier

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Oct 16, 2024 6:33 am

Just came across this news item on Facebook.

“A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 crashed east of Mount Rainier during a routine training flight”.

Unable to share the news link . Hope the crew are found safe.
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Re: EA18 Growler down near Mount Rainier

Post by Alternative 4 » Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:07 am

That explains the P-8 flying a pattern the area earlier.


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Re: EA18 Growler down near Mount Rainier

Post by Blackcat1 » Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:43 pm

Both crew declared dead. RIP Zappers 🙏
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Re: EA18 Growler down near Mount Rainier

Post by Blackcat1 » Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:05 pm

2 ladies, Godbless them 🙏
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