Resting Maulers Viking at the rear parking of the USS Enterprise

From VS-31 "Topcats" while detached on USS George Washington. This aircraft was operating from LEPA on different exercices over the Mediterranean during February 1996.

This aircraft is from VA-24 based on USS Theodore Roosevelt

On the deck of the museum carrier Yorktown.

Buzzing the carrier

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" is seen here catching the planned number three wire on board the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

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.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" at the cat of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf. Carrier aviation is great, so much action, colors and photographic opportunities. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

Lockheed S-3B Viking of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 "Maulers" is seen here scratching its tailhook over the deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Next step of this manoeuvre is catching the cable and come to a brute stop. The Big E was sailing through the Arabian/Persian Gulf when taking this picture. This photo was made during the sundown cruise (the very final deployment) of the S-3B.

This aircraft crashed on 6 December 2000. Crew of four ejected sately

A Viking from VS-31 Topcats deployed on board USS Washington.

Based at NAS North Island, this aircraft came to El Centro to practise simulated carrier landings. Unit is VS-41, the 'Shamrocks', please note the appropiate tail marking.

That's how those guys bring their beers along!

This S-3 served previously with VS-41 at NAS North Island, CA before being retired to AMARG during Feb. 06 where she is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AN2S0102.

Operated by VS-24 on the USS John F. Kennedy.

On board the USS John F. Kennedy while it was moored off Dún Laoghaire.

This Viking has a rather interesting history. First retired to AMARG in Oct. 77, she waited five years in the desert before being 'regenerated' (hence the R in AMARG) to serve with VS-21 at NAF Atsugi, Japan. Her last deployment was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk before being retired (finally?) to DM during June 08 where she is now stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AN2S0059.

This S-3 served with VS-22 at NAS Jacksonville, FL before being retired to AMARG during Aug. 05 where she is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AN2S0086.