EA-6B Pilot Matthew Maher and Electronic Countermeasures Officer Ethan Williams dive deep into the world of electronic warfare with a spotlight on the legendary EA-6B Prowler.
In this episode, our guests take us back into the cockpit, explore the complex jamming systems that helped protect air and ground crews, landing on a pitching aircraft carrier, and multi-aircraft missions. We also answer several audience questions about the Prowler. After all, we do this all for you! This one is going to be cool!
Key Takeaways:
- Our guests were inspired to join the Navy at a young age. Matthew grew up watching airshows and Space Shuttle launches and Ethan came from an Air Force family but decided to attend the Naval Academy.
- Landing on an aircraft carrier is tough, especially in the Prowler. Matthew discusses the challenges of both day and night traps.
- The Prowler was one of the loudest airplanes on the deck, requiring dual ear protection.
- Maintainers worked day and night on the Prowlers, even replacing entire engines so the EA-6B could fly missions the next day.
- Ethan discusses the process it took to detonate IEDs in the Middle East remotely and how the Prowler's role changed over time.
- Matthew and Ethan tell us about the differences between the Prowler and the Growler and why the Growler is ultimately a better aircraft.
- Matthew has flown more than 22 aircraft during his career, and even flew the exact Prowler displayed in our museum!
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