[A.A. Cunningham]

NAVAL AIR STATION, NORTH ISLAND, Ca. (Jan. 26, 2011) An E/A-18G Growler from the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Wash., arrives at NAS North Island. The Growler is painted in a throwback three-tone paint scheme (circa 1944), honoring Air Group 85 which operated from USS Shangri-La (CV 34) during World War II. The specially-painted Growler is one of more than 200 naval aircraft, from pre-World War II to the present day, participating in a Parade of Flight over San Diego Bay, kicking off a series of nationwide events celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Briana C. Brotzman)

Only photo I can find of the as yet unfinished Prowler.

[GeronL]

That is awesome....

we should make a sequel to that movie “Final Countdown” with this idea.

[darkwing104]

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

I recommend “A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story of Torpedo Squadron 8” by Robert J. Mrazek for a gret history of VT-8.

Semper Fi,

[GreyFriar]

AA, Thanks for the article and photos. I met and got Ensign George Gays autograph on his book at the Confederate Air Sho at Harlingen, Tx in 1979. And got Papy Boyington’s autographed book too.

[Vroomfondel]

ping

[HiJinx]

Ping!

I can’t remember who does the Naval Aviation ping list...anyone?

[magslinger]

SONOBUOY PING!

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[A.A. Cunningham]