my mail this week has been that "if " the RAAF receive the Growler they will be included in the 24 and not additional to the ordered aircraft. Apparently there are a few hoops the RAAF have to jump through states side to get clearance to operate this aircraft and there is definately no done deal yet.
EA-18G is flying with VX-23 "salty dogs" at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River and the navy have opened its first facility at the Growlers new home at NAS Whidbey Island.
Growler Support Center Opens on NAS Whidbey Island
the first us navy squadron the operate the growler is VAQ 129 "vikings".
VAQ-129 Vikings
the us navy operate 14 VAQ squadrons at NAS Whidbey Island plus a reserve squadron out of Washington. Some serious numbers!!!!
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Detpartments and Tenant commands
YouTube - Growler recovery