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December 2nd 06, 03:57 AM
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Why Is the S-3 Viking Called a Hoover?
Because the unique sound made by the engines resembles a Hoover vacuum
cleaner to some. My wife and I were walking the beach near the Hotel Del in 1998 when a Viking flew overhead on approach to NAS North Island, San Diego. You can hear the strange sound in this video. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FRJfBW_GQI 
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