US Navy at Exercise 'Red Flag 08-4'
Nellis AFB
Nevada, August 11-28, 2008
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington - photo report
Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions were carried out by EA-6B Prowlers with F-16CJ Fighting Falcons. Their mission were to remove enemy electronic threats using AGM-88 HARM missiles, creating a 'safe' environment for the ground attack aircraft.
Red Flag Nellis
EA-6B Prowler (163525 AC-501) of VAQ-130 'Zappers' from NAS Whidbey Island/CVN-75 USS Harry S Truman
DSLR x1.6 sensor + Canon EF 70-200mm (100mm) f2.8 1/640th f.7.1 -1/3 stop exposure compensation.
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Left to right: EA-6B Prowler (163525 AC-501) of VAQ-130 'Zappers' from NAS Whidbey Island/CVN-75 USS Harry S Truman.
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Left to right: EA-6B Prowler (158807 NL-524) of VAQ-142 'Gray Wolves' 'CVWP' (Commander Air Wing Provisional) from NAS Whidbey Island.
Red Flag Nellis
EA-6B Prowler (163525 AC-501) of VAQ-130 'Zappers' from NAS Whidbey Island/CVN-75 USS Harry S Truman
DSLR x1.6 sensor + Canon EF 300mm f2.8 1/640th f.5.6 -1 stop exposure compensation.