Groan! That much wing down with a Phantom would probably blow the left
strut.

R / John

"sid" wrote in message
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"John Carrier" wrote in message
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Implying that I just barely grabbed it (as opposed to being settled on
the
main mounts prior to picking up the wire). Most (all?) aircraft touch
down
tailhook first.

R / John

Kinda like this?
http://www.news.navy.mil/management/...-4142G-106.jpg