| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 159758 |
| Military Code: | AD-714 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed S-3 Viking |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed S-3 Viking |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed S-3A Viking |
| C/n (msn): | 3087 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VS-27 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Detroit - Willow RunMap |
| Region / Country: | Michigan, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KYIP IATA: YIP Local: YIP Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1989 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 201052 |
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This S-3A Viking operated with Sea Control Squadron (VS) 27 Seawolves from NAS Cecil Field (FL). VS-27 acted as the Atlantic Fleet S-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the S-3 Viking. This 159758 was written off at Tinker AFB (OK) on 24 August 2003 after the pilot retracted undercarriage too early and aircraft settled back on runway. DBR It was damaged beyond economical repair and stricken of charge on 30 October 2003. The Viking was reportedly scrapped by February 2004. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 January 2020, and has since been viewed 498 times. |