Navy Spy Jet Takes Final
Flight
Military News Minute: After 45 years of service, the Navy EA-6B Prowler has been officially retired.
After 45 years of service, the Navy EA-6B Prowler has made its final flight and was officially retired.
The Prowler was utilized by the Navy and Marine Corps to perform electronic surveillance and jam enemy radar. Since it's first flight in 1968, it has seen action in Southeast Asia in 1972, Operation Desert Storm in 1991, supported NATO operations in Eastern Europe and enforced no-fly zones around Iraq.
Military News Minute: After 45 years of service, the Navy EA-6B Prowler has been officially retired.
After 45 years of service, the Navy EA-6B Prowler has made its final flight and was officially retired.
The Prowler was utilized by the Navy and Marine Corps to perform electronic surveillance and jam enemy radar. Since it's first flight in 1968, it has seen action in Southeast Asia in 1972, Operation Desert Storm in 1991, supported NATO operations in Eastern Europe and enforced no-fly zones around Iraq.
The Prowler will be replaced by the high-tech EA-18G Growler aircraft. To the prowler and all who flew it, we thank you for your service.
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