RAAF Starts Growler Training

摘要

The first Royal Australian Air Force pilot destined to fly the Boeing EA-18G Growler has begun training with the US Navy's Electronic Attack Wing, US Pacific Fleet (CVWP) and Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Fit Lt Sean Rutledge is the first of an eventual six aircrew (pilots and electronic warfare officers) to start training in the US ahead of delivery of Australia's first Growler in 2017.