Machinery Old Guy & New Guy

Old Guy & New Guy · 04:55 PM

The old fat guy EA6B Prowler and his sleek new replacement EFA18 Growler..The Navy will fly the EFA18 while the Marines will continue flying the EA6B....Cliff

Judd · 10-15-2011, 05:03 PM

My old man has his fingerprints on the A6, having been an engineer at Grumman for 36 years (1965-2001). They're none too pretty but plenty tough.

usn ret · 10-15-2011, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Judd

My old man has his fingerprints on the A6, having been an engineer at Grumman for 36 years (1965-2001). They're none too pretty but plenty tough.

Tuff is correct, I wrenched on the A6 for about 8 years. When the Battle Group Commander had a challenging mission the A6 was the first thing he ask for because it could deliver the goods on time and on target, rain or shine, day or night. Us wrench turners referred to Grumman as "Grumman Ironworks". Cliff

**Ex Finn.** · 10-15-2011, 05:44 PM

The EA is the true work horse. The EF 18 is only fit for pulling tanker duty, barely. And while we are at it, bring back the Tomcat.

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usn ret · 10-15-2011, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

The EA is the true work horse. The EF 18 is only fit for pulling tanker duty, barely. And while we are at it, bring back the Tomcat.

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The EF/A 18 goes fast too..........................Cliff

**Bob Harris** · 10-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Cliff, I can't remember how many times that I was driving from Ridgecrest to Inyokern that a jet out of China Lake would fly so low it would shake the vehicle I was driving. Scared the heck out of me each time, you could never see it coming and at what seemed like at 100 foot off of the ground at 400mph or so, it was earth shaking. Oh, I will take the A-10 Warthog and a case of beer anytime. TFS, Bob

**Ex Finn.** · 10-16-2011, 03:22 PM

A 10`s rule. I see the guard birds fly by some times. Impressive.

jimH · 10-16-2011, 04:51 PM

I'm a "Gooney Bird" man myself. It won't shake any windows but was the workhorse of the Air Force for 40 years. Talk about your tough old birds, she was it.

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10-15-2011, 05:44 PM	#4
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,737	The EA is the true work horse. The EF 18 is only fit for pulling tanker duty, barely. And while we are at it, bring back the Tomcat..

10-15-2011, 06:47 PM	#5
usn ret Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,171 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ex Finn. The EA is the true work horse. The EF 18 is only fit for pulling tanker duty, barely. And while we are at it, bring back the Tomcat.. The EF/A 18 goes fast too..........................Cliff

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Judd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverhead, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 152	My old man has his fingerprints on the A6, having been an engineer at Grumman for 36 years (1965-2001). They're none too pretty but plenty tough.

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usn ret Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,171 Original Poster	Originally posted by Judd My old man has his fingerprints on the A6, having been an engineer at Grumman for 36 years (1965-2001). They're none too pretty but plenty tough. Tuff is correct, I wrenched on the A6 for about 8 years. When the Battle Group Commander had a challenging mission the A6 was the first thing he ask for because it could deliver the goods on time and on target, rain or shine, day or night. Us wrench turners referred to Grumman as "Grumman Ironworks". Cliff

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Cliff, I can't remember how many times that I was driving from Ridgecrest to Inyokern that a jet out of China Lake would fly so low it would shake the vehicle I was driving. Scared the heck out of me each time, you could never see it coming and at what seemed like at 100 foot off of the ground at 400mph or so, it was earth shaking. Oh, I will take the A-10 Warthog and a case of beer anytime. TFS, Bob

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Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,737	A 10`s rule. I see the guard birds fly by some times. Impressive.

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jimH Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,513	I'm a "Gooney Bird" man myself. It won't shake any windows but was the workhorse of the Air Force for 40 years. Talk about your tough old birds, she was it.

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