US Navy S-3 Viking Aircraft on USS Hornet Deck

US Navy S-3 Viking Aircraft on USS Hornet Deck

Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:00:42 PM · 2026/USS Hornet

A Lockheed S-3 Viking anti-submarine warfare aircraft is parked on what appears to be the flight deck of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier museum. The aircraft bears Navy markings including 'VS-31' squadron designation and tail number '0599', with 'NG' tail code visible. The plane shows signs of wear and weathering, consistent with a museum display aircraft. The setting features a waterfront location with calm waters and distant shoreline visible in the background under partly cloudy skies.

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