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Pacific S-3 Squadrons Stand Down

The last two US Navy West Coast S-3 Viking squadrons, Sea Control Squadrons 33 and 41 (VS-33 and VS-41), stood down at NAS North Island, San Diego, California, in June and July, respectively. The VS-33, known as the world-famous Screwbirds, was commissioned on 1 April 1960 as the first fixed-wing anti-submarine squadron under the Navy’s carrier group concept. VS-33 later became the first squadron to fly the S-3A. The VS-41 Shamrocks, as they are known, logged more than 347,000 flight hours, performed more than 48,000 carrier landings, and trained more than 35,000 personnel while serving as the Viking training squadron. VS-41, commissioned 30 June 1960, received its first Viking in 1974. Four S-3 squadrons remain in service. Pacific S-3 Squadrons Stand Down
Pacific S-3 Squadrons Stand Down

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