| 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 |
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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. It was added on 24 January 2019, and has since been viewed 7339 times. |