030319-N-8796S-003 Aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) (March 20, 2003) -- An S-3 Viking is catapulted from the flight deck of USS Constellation during night flight operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vikings are used primarily as aerial re-fuelers, and carry sophisticated weapons systems. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Second Class Timothy Smith US Navy 030319-N-8796S-003 An S-3 Viking is launched from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64) during night flight operations

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