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Boeing, US Navy mark delivery of 500th Super Hornet/Growler aircraft

St Louis, Usa - F/A-18E/F and EA-18G will operate through 2035 and beyond

Boeing and the US Navy celebrated during the last days a milestone delivery in St. Louis: 500 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and derivative EA-18G Growlers have joined the Navy's tactical aircraft fleet. The Super Hornet Block II is the Navy's frontline strike fighter, deploying leading-edge technology and multirole strike capability around the globe. The EA-18G is now the premier airborne electronic attack...

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Rome, Italy, 04/26/2011 13:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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