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Navy Apologizes for Pilot’s Obscene Sky Art

An EA-18G Growler was the type of aircraft used to draw a phallic image above Okanogan County. U.S. Air Force
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Key Takeaways:

  • A Navy pilot from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island created an obscene sky drawing above Okanogan County, drawing public complaints and significant media attention.
  • The Navy issued an apology, condemned the act as "unacceptable" and "immature," and confirmed the two crew members involved have been grounded pending a thorough investigation.
  • While many found the prank inappropriate, the FAA stated it could not act as there was no safety risk, and some residents found the incident amusing.
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Officials at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington issued an apology after a pilot drew male genitalia in the sky above Okanogan County on Thursday. Residents captured photos and video and sent them to local news outlets to complain about the inappropriate prank.

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