Sorry, I don't always see the intended humor. I don't look at who is sending
the comment before I submit, and I don't know anyone's background. I'm sure
there others who thought it was a serious question.
Ron

"redc1c4" wrote in message
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Ron Monroe wrote:

"redc1c4" wrote in message
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Dave Kearton wrote:

redc1c4 wrote:
Troy24 wrote:

[Image]

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


redc1c4,
"That will be two E tickets please." %-)
--
"Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear
considerable watching."

Army Officer's Guide

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!" %-)

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

"Humor Check!"

i'd explain the funny, but it's already died...... thanks for the info
on the usage. i'd guessed as much from the picture.

redc1c4,
(i'll bet Dave got the joke! %-)
--
"Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear
considerable watching."

Army Officer's Guide