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Electronic Attack Squadron 132 (VAQ-132), the "Scorpions", is a United States Navy aircraft squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The ''Scorpions'' fly the EA-18G Growler.〔(Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadrons )〕 The squadron's radio callsign is "Scorp". ==History== Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 can trace its history all the way back to Patrol Squadron 911 (VP-911, later VP-29), established in 1946. In November 1955, VP-29 personnel formed the nucleus of the squadron Heavy Attack Squadron Two (VAH-2) "Royal Rampants" and transitioned to the A3D Skywarrior and changed its homeport the following year to NAS Whidbey Island. Then in November 1968, VAH-2 was redesignated as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) and transitioned to the EKA-3B. In January 1971, the ''Scorpions'' received the EA-6B Prowler and became the first operational squadron to transition to the new aircraft.〔(Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-132) ) GlobalSecurity.org〕 On 7 November 2008, VAQ-132 held their ceremonial last flight in the Grumman EA-6B Prowler. They began the transition to the brand-new, Boeing EA-18G Growler in February 2009 with flight certification in the Summer of 2009. Initial operational capability (IOC) was achieved on September 22.〔(EA-18G Cleared for Full Rate Production )〕 The Scorpions were the first operational squadron to transition to the EA-18G. On 5 August 2009, EA-18G Growlers from VAQ-132 and Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) completed their first at-sea carrier-arrested landing (trap) aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier . The EA-18G was first used in combat during Operation Odyssey Dawn by supporting efforts to enforce a UN no-fly-zone over Libya.〔(Allied Forces Attack Libya ), ''Wall Street Journal'', March 20, 2011.〕 The five EA-18Gs of VAQ-132 were redeployed from Iraq to Italy to support Libya operations.〔("Roughead: Ships Were Ready for Odyssey Dawn" ). ''American Forces Press Service (US Navy)'', 23 March 2011.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「VAQ-132」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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