Two Navy E/A-6B Prowlers sit with wings folded as they wait to be catapulted off the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Aug. 18, 2005. The all weather Prowler provides protection for strike aircraft, ground troops and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links, communications and obtains tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area.

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