Retired Col. Wayne Whitten holds a plaque commemorating the delivery of the first EA-6B Prowler to MCAS Cherry Point, which took place Feb. 17, 1977. Whitten was a member of the aircrew that delivered the aircraft here 35 years ago. The Prowler behind him is the same he delivered to Cherry Point and the only EA-6B to never serve in a Navy electronic warfare squadron. Prowlers celebrate 35 years of service 120217-M-AF823-016

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