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

The U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler, serial 166896, AF-500, VAQ-129, with Vader tail art and livery, is a twin-engine electronic warfare aircraft derived from the F/A-18 Hornet. It is shown in air-to-air display at the Abbotsford International Airshow, Canada, 2025. The Growler supports electronic attack, radar jamming, and suppression of enemy air defenses, integrating advanced avionics and mission systems for carrier-based operations and high-performance flight.