Whidbey News-Times reporter has the best lede EVER

[nittany03]

She wrote an article for the Navy Prowler sunset this weekend, and pulled off an absolute gem. Either the editor was napping, or has a good sense of humor.

A refueling probe on its nose and two bulging canopies over the cockpit give the jet the look of an overgrown metallic insect. But the Prowler’s ability to deliver a potent crotch kick to the enemy’s air defense systems made it an indispensable asset to the military for more than four decades.

Well played, my lady. Well played. Semper Grumman . . .

 

[MIDNJAC]

haha awesome, and a pretty good writeup on top of the awesomeness in the opener. I'm sure the last few months for -134 have been the stuff (aviation) books were written about, with names replaced to protect the innocent.

 

[jmcquate]

That was really well written............rare these days. Thanks for sharing.

 

[707guy]

Nice to see a reporter take the time to research and produce a nice piece.

 

[MIDNJAC]

yeah, I'd even bet my next paycheck that most guys coming out of the VT's (comparative experts) don't even know there was an EA-6A. So good on her.

 

[Flash]

yeah, I'd even bet my next paycheck that most guys coming out of the VT's (comparative experts) don't even know there was an EA-6A. So good on her.

I bet you most VAQ guys don't know there was a plane called the EA-6A.

 

[nittany03]

I bet you most VAQ guys don't know there was a plane called the EA-6A.

Or that it was the only A-6 variant to lack wingtip speedbrakes.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

I bet you most VAQ guys don't know there was a plane called the EA-6A.

And yet a few of us old folks had the chance to work on the EA-6A.