Aircraft Photo of 159744 | Lockheed S-3B Viking | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #120496
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:159744
Military Code:AB-705
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):3073
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VS-32
Location
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Enterprise CVN65
 
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 120496
Photo Comment

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" manoeuvring over the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. Yellow shirts are worn by aircraft handlers and aircraft directors that shuttle aircraft around the carrier's tight and chaotic deck. Catapult Officers and Arresting Gear Officers also wear yellow shirts. Because yellow shirts are so involved with taxiing aircraft, they are often featured prominently in dramatic photos depicting carrier deck operations. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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