USN NEA-18G Growler VX-23 "Salty Dogs"
Side #120 BuNo 165875

Subject: F/A-18F (As: EA-18G) - VX-23 "Salty Dogs" - Side #120 BuNo 165875
Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD
Date: 3/3/2006
Credit: USN
Notes: #120 was originally built as a standard F/A-18F. It was eventually modified to be configured as an EA-18G. This photo was taken on its first flight after being modified, which was the first time a Hornet had been flown with the ALQ-218 wingtip pods. 'Tester Orange' indicates other new parts added to the aircraft.