Actually, a Prowler, not a Harrier at FRG

[hiss srq]

That is the sexiest plane in the Navy as far as I am concerned. Thanks for the capture.

[mirrodie]

Thanks moose, love the shots and I'm glad I was able to see it airborne.

Im still surprised at how loud she was :)

[Derf]

MOOSE!!! I LOVE THE PROP BLUR ON THE DEPATURE!!!! OMG :borat: RATs!!!!

[mirrodie]

I like the glint off the windows. Looks like a glare-free windows or a treatment applique

Having just given a lecture on ophthalmic matierials and eye health, I have to ask, does anyone know the difference in windshield materials on those top canopy windows vs the front facing windows? The windows appear treated differently.

Perhaps the upper canopy windows are in fact or a glare free nature, in order to reduce eye strain due to the many electronic screens that are inside?

[Mateo]

Prop blur and a beacon - it's a decisive moment 2-fer! The canopy windows also have to be jettisoned in case of ejection, while the front windscreen remains in place. Perhaps it's different kind of glass owing to weight and thickness, etc... My other thought is that it's some sort of heat resistant coating to hold down the temps around all that electrical equipment while it's sitting in the sun on a carrier deck.

Also, it's an N-series modex, and the plane is attached to the Stennis, so it's a Pacific fleet EA-6B. Even rarer to see around the East Coast.

[moose135]

The gold coating on the canopy protects the crew from radiation when operating their jamming equipment. And yes, this bird was from VAQ-138 based out of NAS Whidey Island, Washington.

[emshighway]

I love that bird. A friend was a pilot then a carrier instructor for the Prowler in the 90's.

[Derf]

LOTS of gold in that windscreen! It is like the screen of a microwave... It keeps the pilots from being cooked when jamming.

[Gerard]

>Im still surprised at how loud she was <

To tell you the truth I didnt think it was that loud especially when they cranked up and taxied away, as opposed to the Thunderbirds which ONE SHIP had my ears drums vibrating big time when I stood by the fence bu the Main Terminal.

[Gerard]

>That was me!<

I figured as much when I saw you haul out your rifle sized camera/lens!! :lol:
Next time I see ya I'll say hello.

[Derf]

I think that the A-6 is louder.... I think we need some engine data :D

I think that the F-14A was louder than the A-6 and the F-14D was less noisy than the A-6... The F-14D is like 2 F-16's! (same engine)

I will try and dig sumthin up!

[Derf]

Oh, I have bad hearing too, not sure if that hurts or helps :borat:

[T-Bird76]

Awesome Moose! Really good shots there!

[Greg_NY]

John, Great shots as always.

[cancidas]

sexy, sexy, sexy! how long was she here for? too bad they're getting replaced by the E/A-18G.... :roll: