Charlie Flick Posted July 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2009 After a tough day of flying they use them to hang the planes up to dry out...... One of my wiseguy Air Force veteran pals sent this to me. Actually, this aircraft was a TF-9J Cougar operating with Navy Training Squadron VT-25. This mishap occurred on 5/24/66. Not sure of the location but probably on a training carrier in the Gulf of Mexico. It looks like the crew did not eject. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted July 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 24, 2009 Looks like a new way to do spear fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted July 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 24, 2009 holy crap! that must have been one wild ride Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted July 25, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 25, 2009 Send him this photo.......this is what it would look like if the Air Force operated carriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted July 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2009 What impresses me is how strong that airplane's tail hook really is- I image holding the weight of the plane is many times less stressful than catching a wire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 26, 2009 Send him this photo.......this is what it would look like if the Air Force operated carriers. [ Good one, T. I will pass it along. He likes a good laugh, too. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Boghots Posted August 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2009 After a tough day of flying they use them to hang the planes up to dry out...... One of my wiseguy Air Force veteran pals sent this to me. Actually, this aircraft was a TF-9J Cougar operating with Navy Training Squadron VT-25. This mishap occurred on 5/24/66. Not sure of the location but probably on a training carrier in the Gulf of Mexico. It looks like the crew did not eject. Regards, Charlie There's still an interesting chapter to be written for those guys in the aircraft. I think the option of ejecting is off the table. It looks like the next decision is trying to figure out from where you're sittin' just how long whatever is keeping you out of the water is going to hold, and how to start popin' buckles and straps without shaking the bird off the hook. There's going to be a lot of commotion to get yourself in the water, once you make the commitment !! - Pucker factor is still at least 8+ . . . Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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