The squadron bird about to touch down at the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

S-3B in maintenance in the hangar of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The huge aircraft folds its vertical tail too, else the hangar is too low.

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 LESJ on different exercises over the Mediterranean during February 1996.

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

Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 33 "World Famous Screwbirds" replaced their S-2 Trackers by the S-3A Viking, like all VS-squadrons within the US Navy. These transitions marked the end of the propeller era and greatly improved the Carrier Battle Groups' Anti-submarine warfare capabilities. VS-33 took delivery of the first S-3As in 1975. In 1993 the designation of the squadron changed into Sea Control Squadron (VS) 33, the abbrivation remained the same. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 commanded the squadron in 1987 - when this picture was made - when the wing was assigned to the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).

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.

VS-31 ("Topcats" note insignia behind cockpit) deactivated at NAS Jacksonville on March 27, 2008

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

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

VS-32 ('Maulers') from the USS John F Kennedy

An overview of USS George Washington flight deck with an ESM Viking version in the foreground. This aircraft belongs to VQ-6 and it was parked with their electronic companions aboard: 3 EA-6B Prowlers, that on the middle portrays a nice tail paintjob

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.