Not a NASA test, an operational test, like was done with the F-84G and
F-104. The purpose was to use it closer to the front lines, where there may
not be an airbase available, and still deliver a quick response. Then, fly
back to where ever possible. They first tried non-powered "iron birds" that
had the proper CG, and launched them off the truck. When they were
satisfied, they tried it on a real airplane. On one test, the JATO bottle
didn't drop, so, it couldn't land. The pilot had to bail out. North American
had a 20 min film showing the tests, that was very interesting. As far as I
know, it never made it into operation, although some F-104s in Germany were
set up to use this Zero Length takeoff method.
Ron

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Dave Kearton wrote:

redc1c4 wrote:
Troy24 wrote:

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well, *that* would have been exciting......


redc1c4,
"That will be two E tickets please." %-)
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You have to be _this_ high to take this ride...

so this was a NASA test? well, at least the photographer was s*ber....

redc1c4,
"Cheers!" %-)
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"Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear
considerable watching."

Army Officer's Guide