Boeing EA-18G Growler

US - Navy
Boeing EA-18G Growler
166944
VAQ-135
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2012-05-06

Landing on rwy 33.

Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet

US - Navy
Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
VFA-11
166625
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-04-27

This aircraft belongs to Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11), also known as the "Red Rippers". First time that I saw a Super Hornet....

Boeing EA-18G Growler

US - Navy
Boeing EA-18G Growler
VAQ-138
166895
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-04-27

Short after landing on rwy 15. This A/C belongs to Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138), also known as the "Yellow Jackets".

Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)

US - Navy
Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
160764
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-04-14

This EP-3E bellongs to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squandron One (VQ-1).

Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)

US - Navy
Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
160764
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-04-13

Resting on Apron Eco

Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules (L-382)

US - Navy
Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules (L-382)
165313
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-04-11

Short after landing on rwy 33.

Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules (L-382)

US - Navy
Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules (L-382)
165161
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2013-02-12

Amazing visual app made by this navy C130...

Boeing E-6 Mercury

US - Navy
Boeing E-6 Mercury
163919
Lajes/Azores
2012-05-22

"Lindo31" almost landing on rwy 33 after performing a low approach. Rare bird around here. 

This one belongs to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 3 nicknamed "Ironman".

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II

US - Navy
McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
161529
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2012-04-03

Almost ready to take off on rwy 33.

Boeing C-40A Clipper

US - Navy
Boeing C-40A Clipper
166693
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2012-04-19

Grumman C-2 Greyhound

US - Navy
Grumman C-2 Greyhound
162148
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2012-03-20

This lovely C-2 belongs to the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhides".
This one and onother C-2 (162143) made a little visit to our island.

Gulfstream Aerospace C-20D Gulfstream III

USA - Navy
Gulfstream Aerospace C-20D Gulfstream III
163691
Lajes/Azores (LPLA)
2011-10-18

Seconds before this little aircraft make an extremely loud take off. After taking the shots I had to close my ears.

Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler

USA - Navy
Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler
VAQ-140
163521
Lajes/Azores
2011-09-12

Arriving at lajes. This Prowler belongs to electronic Attack Squadron 140 (VAQ-140) "patriots" and is based at NAS Whidbey Island.

Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II

USA - Navy
Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II
Lajes/Azores
2011-08-30

Almost landing on rwy 33. This is a unusual version of the well known Lockheed P-3.

Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II

USA - Navy
Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II
Lajes/Azores

An unusual version of P3 Orion.