Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

Boeing EA-18G Growler - 168386, VAQ-138 "Yellow Jackets", U.S. Navy, 2018

1:72 Scale.  Length: 10".  Wingspan: 7.5"


Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide

In 2009 USN VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets” began to transition to the EA-18G Growler. In 2018 the squadron flew to Nellis AFB for Red Flag 18-2 lasting from March 9th to 23rd. The VAQ-138 call sign is “Rampage”. Upon returning to their home at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington VAQ-138 was sent to Misawa Japan from May through December 2018. One of the squadron’s EA-18G Growlers was #168386 serial #G72 NL-510. This aircraft joined the squadron in 2014 and was designated the CAG aircraft in 2015.

To replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers, the United States Navy acquired a specialized variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The Growler was first flown in August 2006 with the first production aircraft being delivered to VAQ-129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing, full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.


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