Thread: UK2 VM286 Piper Cub 1946 ex US 43-630 L-4.jpg
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Old June 12th 12, 07:06 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default UK2 VM286 Piper Cub 1946 ex US 43-630 L-4.jpg
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I give up. What the heck is that set up? Some sort of aerial arresting
gear? Banner pick-up thingamajig?

It was used for launch and retrieval of light observer aircraft from
ships. Use on various L-series, including the L-5.