Saturday, May 7, 2011

A-37A Dragonfy

Cessna A-37A (S/N 67-14516) firing rockets while in flight in Vietnam. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

A-37A Dragonfly

Cessna A-37A of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing over Vietnam in September 1972. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

A-37A Dragonfly

Cessna A-37A (S/N 67-14514) at Bien Hoa Air Base on Aug. 16, 1967. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B ‘Viking” assigned to the "Screwbirds" of Sea Control Squadron Three Three (VS-33) prepares to refuel during flight operations. The “Viking” serves as the in-flight refueling platform for the embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW-9). Carl Vinson and CVW-9 are currently underway in the Southern Pacific Ocean conducting training missions in preparation for their next scheduled deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking assigned to the “Red Griffins” of Sea Control Squadron Thirty Eight (VS-38) conducts routine missions from aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64). For the first time in thirty years of service the S-3B Viking engaged targets with precision-guided missiles. Constellation and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking assigned to the “Dragonfires” of Sea Control Squadron Twenty-Nine (VS-29) flys over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Battle Group is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Kristi J. Earl)

S-3B Viking

The “Blue Wolves” of Sea Control Squadron Thirty Five (VS-35) flew their S-3B Viking number 700 for its final flight from Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, San Diego to NAS Pensacola, Fla. Aircraft 700 was designated “Navy One,” when Cmdr. John “Skip” Lussier, VS-35’s Executive Officer flew President George W. Bush aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on May 1, to declare an end to major fighting in the war with Iraq. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

S-3B Viking

Central Command area of Responsibility (Mar. 11, 2003) - A Plane Captain assigned to the "Fighting Redtails" of Sea Control Squadron Twenty One (VS-21) secures his S-3B "Viking" loaded with CBU-99 antitank cluster bombs just prior to flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The conventional aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk is America's oldest active warship and the only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier that operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking assigned to the “Maulers” of Sea Control Squadron Three Two (VS-32) launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Marcel A. Barbeau)

S-3B Viking

During an air-power demonstration performed for visiting Moroccan military officials an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Maulers" of Antisubmarine Thirty Two (VS-32) releases flares near USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The ship is participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Scouts" of Sea Control Squadron Two Four (VS-24), folds its wings after recovering aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Most Navy aircraft are equipped with folding wings due to the limited space on the flight deck and hangar bay about aircraft carriers. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting flight deck certification in the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Michael Cole)

S-3B Viking

Arresting gear personnel watch as an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22) folds its wings after an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Truman Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking assigned to the “Checkmates” of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22) prepares for an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance over Iraq. The Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Philip V. Morrill)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Two Two (VS-22), approaches the flight deck during aircraft recovery operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance over Iraq. The Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Ricardo J. Reyes)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking, assigned to the “Scouts” of Sea Control Squadron Two Four (VS-24), is launched off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Cole)

S-3B Viking

(An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Maulers" of Sea Control Squadron Three Two (VS-32), piloted by VS-32's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. William K. Henderson, launches from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prior to an aerial change of command ceremony. Cmdr. John A. Breast relieved Cmdr. Henderson during the ceremony. Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA). (Photo: U.S. Navy/)Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Milosz Reterski)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Scouts" of Sea Control Squadron Two Four (VS-24), prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This is VS-24’s last deployment due to the squadron being decommissioned in 2007 with the retirement of the S-3B Viking aircraft. Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Illustrator Draftsman Seaman Joshua Colon)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Eben Boothby)

S-3B Viking

An S-3B Viking prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Eben Boothby)

S-3B Viking

Two S-3B Vikings assigned to the "Checkmates" of Sea Control Squadron Twenty Two (VS-22) conduct an airborne refueling, during routine flight operations from aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of the U.S. Naval Forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Stephens)