060901-N-6516T-058 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 1, 2006) Ð An S-3B Viking assigned to the ÒShamrocksÓ of Sea Control Squadron Four One (VS-41) makes preparations for launch on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The S-3B Viking is an all weather, carrier-based jet aircraft, providing protection against hostile surface combatants while also functioning as the Carrier Battle GroupsÕ primary overhead/mission tanker. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is gradually replacing the Viking, with squadrons being disestablished as Super Hornet aircraft join the respective Air
060901-N-6516T-058 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 1, 2006) Ð An S-3B Viking assigned to the ÒShamrocksÓ of Sea Control Squadron Four One (VS-41) makes preparations for launch on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The S-3B Viking is an all weather, carrier-based jet aircraft, providing protection against hostile surface combatants while also functioning as the Carrier Battle GroupsÕ primary overhead/mission tanker. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is gradually replacing the Viking, with squadrons being disestablished as Super Hornet aircraft join the respective Air Wings. The Nimitz is currently underway off the coast of Southern California conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael N. Tialemasunu (RELEASED) US Navy 060901-N-6516T-058 An S-3B Viking assigned to the Shamrocks of Sea Control Squadron Four One (VS-41) makes preparations for launch on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
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