The aircraft was in service with the Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) “Zappers,” which had returned to their homeport following a combat deployment as the only EA-18 Growler squadron ...

We are grateful for the ongoing teamwork to safely recover the deceased.” The Growler jet that crashed is from the VAQ-130, otherwise known as “The Zappers." ...

A search for two missing U.S. Navy pilots resumed in Washington state Wednesday hours after a EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier. The fighter jet was assigned to Electronic Attack ...

Posted: October 16, 2024 | Last updated: December 25, 2024 A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 crashed east of Mount Rainier during a routine training flight.