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Old January 16th 08, 04:17 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Dave Kearton
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Default Old pics - new scans 3 - USN F-4 Phantom on approach to USS Enterprise

"Wayne Paul" wrote in message
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|I was wondering how long it would take someone to ask that question. It is
| call a "spar." It is a device towed by the carrier. It is used as a
target
| for practice bombing runs.
|
| Wayne



You're one up on me. I'd have guessed that the pilot was dumping
unexpended ordnance, prior to trapping aboard.





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