BD 0427 NASA Glenn’s S 3B Viking Soars into Retirement

[@batickell]

Grew up watching these fly around NAS JAX, so sad to the last ones finally retired!

[@davidthompson9359]

I was at the field when it landed in San Diego. I had flown in the S-3 for 20 years and retired in Dec. 1998. Seeing this coming in for the last landing was bitter sweet.
I got to hug the engine until it cooled off for the last time.... It was like saying goodbye to a dying friend.

[@jtocwru]

So weird seeing an S-3 do a proper takeoff roll. I have only ever seen S-3s doing cat shots off the deck of a carrier.

[@mrrolandlawrence]

no idea why these were ever retired. far too soon. great long range - modern engines for even longer range. big space to fill with what you want electronics wise.

[@kauphaart0]

I had the privilege of flying in the "Hoover" over the South China Sea in 1978-79. Thanks for posting this!!

[@edward1963bg]

I live about a mile away from NASA Glenn so I was fortunate enough to see the Viking fly on numerous occasions, very unique sounding engines being the same type that is used on the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft.

[@allgood6760]

Cool.. I had a model of an S3A (Esci 1/48)

[@michaels.5878]

So underrated 😢

[@mobiusone_8483]

Magnifico video 👏👏

[@gqrob28]

I just saw "Big Al"!

[@Michael_Michaels]

Only the retirement of this magnificent bird deserves a thumbs down! Thank you.

[@m4dski11zdotcom]

If I had the money, I’d buy two S3 Vikings and sell tickets for carrier landings and cat shots!

[@mpetry912]

you'll know why it's called hoover when you hear it fly over !

[@rafaelwilks]

GE TF34 😍😍😍

[@johnatkinson6759]

Does anyone know why it has such a high verticle tail?

[@rafaelwilks]

GE TF34 power 😍😍😍

[@RobertBarstad]

VS 37

[@lawrencetimothylauzon6499]

when s-3 viking retire in navy?

[@Hardball1Alpha]

Ban drone Vikings...