From 1972 to 2016, the Lockheed S-3 Viking
patrolled the world's oceans, above and below
the surface, ready to engage all threats to the US
Navy's carrier battle groups. First withdrawn
from carrier service in 2009, and then from the
Navy's inventory in 2016, there was one
organization that recognized the Viking's
potential as a versatile platform and kept the
Viking in the air. That organization? None other
than NASA.
APJ was fortunate enough to be able to visit
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and
fly with and aboard the world's last flying Viking.
The results of our air-to-air missions with the
Viking are vividly displayed in this issue with
we were) with what NASA is doing to leverage
the Viking's versatility and how their work is
In addition to our feature, we also have coverage
of no fewer than 11 air shows from across North
America. We'll also be unveiling some new
content for our YouTube channel and our 2018
calendars. We hope you enjoy!
Dan Adams
Editor-in-Chief
New York, November 2017
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Takeshi Shinoda
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GRC's Chief of Aircraft Operations, Jim Demers, at the controls of NASA's Lockheed S-3B Viking. APJ/DAN ADAMS
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