W. D. Allen Sr. wrote:
That story is at least as old as the WW II F4U Corsair.

That and...although I've got zero time in the F4, I'm betting that one
could go ballistic long enough to get the tips down and locked. Anyone?

--
John Miller
email domain: n4vu.com; username: jsm(@)
Surplus (For sale or trade):
Besson (Kanstul) International Trumpet