"Dave Kearton" wrote in message
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"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.
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| Wayne
You're one up on me. I'd have guessed that the pilot was dumping
unexpended ordnance, prior to trapping aboard.
Dave,
That little bit of trivia came as the result of all those years serving on
five different carriers.
If you look carefully you can see the spar trailing behind the USS
Constellation.
Wayne
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