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LAPES onto a CVN?



 
 
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Old April 25th 04, 12:18 AM
Henry J Cobb
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Default LAPES onto a CVN?

Has anybody been insane enough to rig a LAPES load with a hook so it can
catch an arresting wire on a carrier from a low flying C-130?

-HJC
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Old April 27th 04, 10:41 AM
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Henry J Cobb wrote in message ...
Has anybody been insane enough to rig a LAPES load with a hook so it can
catch an arresting wire on a carrier from a low flying C-130?

-HJC


The Brits hatched an idea that is somewhat related:
http://www.hmswarriorr31.co.uk/13518...ession*id*val*

Don Engen, ret Admiral, FAA Administrator, and SASM curator,
participated in the tests as an exchange officer.
 




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