U.S. Navy, Boeing EA-18G Growler, Reg. 166896, Military Code AF-500, Unit Markings VAQ-129, Vader, tail art, livery, air to air, Abbotsford International Airshow, Canada, 2025

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft is shown in flight during an air-to-air sequence at the Abbotsford International Airshow in Canada in 2025. The aircraft carries registration 166896 with military code AF-500 and displays VAQ-129 unit markings. Distinctive Vader-themed tail art and standard operational livery are visible. The image documents the aircraft’s configuration, markings, and appearance as flown by the U.S. Navy at a public international airshow event.