The EA-18 Growler, a variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, is a premier electronic warfare aircraft. The Growler is an essential asset in modern aerial warfare, designed to deceive enemy radars, communications systems, and missile guidance systems through its advanced tactical jamming capabilities. 

The Growler Airshow Team demonstrates the aircraft’s agility, speed, and manoeuvrability in a spectacular performance that continues to impress crowds at air shows. These military aviation demonstrations entertain while the team’s ground engagements educate audiences about the Growler’s state-of-the-art electronic warfare capabilities, offering insights into its role in modern electronic combat.

Comprised of experienced and highly skilled pilots, the EA-18 Growler Demo Team takes to the skies with precision and grace. Each team member has undergone rigorous training to master flying this advanced aircraft. The result is a thrilling demonstration of the EA-18 Growler Demo Team’s capabilities, combining jaw-dropping acrobatics with precise air combat manoeuvring.

While the Growler can perform high-speed passes and tight manoeuvres, it does not engage in supersonic flight displays during airshows due to safety regulations and noise restrictions.

Up Close & Personal

At the Abbotsford International Airshow, spectators can look forward to witnessing the Growler’s impressive speed, tight turns, and unparalleled manoeuvrability. The aircraft’s role in aerial electronic attack operations is explained through detailed ground meetings, giving a glimpse into its real-world effectiveness.

In addition to their extraordinary in-flight performances, the EA-18 Growler Demo Team is committed to engaging with the local community and sharing their passion for aviation. Visitors to the Abbotsford International Airshow will have the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions about the aircraft, and learn more about the vital role that naval aviation technology plays in modern military operations.

The team’s dedication to education and outreach embodies the spirit of the Abbotsford Airshow, which has always sought to inspire and inform the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.