I don't remember if the Tomcat had the same issues as the Hornet with
shutting down an engine and losing the ability to extend the refueling
probe. If the aircraft had to shut down an engine, the pilot would extend
the probe prior to shutting it down. This allowed the aircraft to in flight
refuel if the pilot couldn't land the first couple of times. If the pilot
didn't extend it and couldn't land, the barricade was the next step if no
divert was available.
-Moe

"Dave in San Diego" wrote in message
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If the IFR probe won't retract, what's the usual reason, and what other
effects will that failure have on other systems, specifically those
associated with landing. Got asked that on another forum. Relates to a
segment in this video:
http://www.big-boys.com/articles/theairforcefun.html

Ignore the fact that the moron poster mistook this for AF stuff.

Dave in San Diego