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Carrier Deck Ops

18.8k F104Deathtrap  3.0 years ago

This clip follows the catapult crews aboard the USS Hancock as they launch several types of Vietnam War era aircraft and explains some of the steps and roles necessary.
Aircraft Launched:

A-4 Skyhawk
F-4 Phantom II
F-8 Crusader
EA-3 Skywarrior
E-1 Tracer

I found it especially interesting because until now, I never bothered to study up close how deck catapults actually connect the the aircraft they launch.

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