Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Jet A46-304 Touches Down at Rockhampton Airport

On Monday 18 November, the much-anticipated arrival into Rockhampton Airport of a pair of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Jets didn't quite eventuate with only one Growler being able to depart RAAF Base Amberley for the trip to the beef capital.

But it was still a spectacular visit as Growler A46-304 as "Wolf 21" arrived from Amberley via an initial and pitch before it then parked in front of the Alliance Airlines Hangar. 

Later it departed back to Amberley low level below 500ft. 

There is another visit by hopefully two more RAAF EA-18G Growler jets into Rockhampton Airport again on Tuesday 19 November, with visits to Mount Isa Airport planned over the latter part of this week.

UPDATE!  Sadly, on Tuesday 19 November, and again on Wednesday 20 November, inclement weather in different parts of Queensland prevented the planned visits.  On Thursday 21 November, RAAF EA-18G Growlers did manage to fly up to Mount Isa and back to Amberley.

The visits by the RAAF EA-18G Growlers are part of their 2024 National Defence Strategy to enhance their ability to operate across a vast network of airports, private aerodromes and airstrips across northern Australia.

Sincere thanks to the local plane spotters for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

Photos taken by Steve Vit, 'IAD' and Trevor Hardsman  ©