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Navy Growler Damaged In Ground Mishap

By Marc Selinger

Monday, December 19th, 2016

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The canopy on a Boeing [BA] E/A-18G Growler electronic-attack aircraft was damaged in a “ground mishap” at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state last week, according to the Navy.The Growler’s pilot and electronic warfare officer sustained undisclosed injuries in the incident and were hospitalized.“The crew was troubleshooting cabin pressurization issues prior to a scheduled training flight when the canopy failed and was damaged,” said Lt. Leslie Hubbell, a Naval Air Forces spokeswoman.The Dec. 16 mishap prompted the Navy…

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