Greasy Rider wrote:
F7U Cutlass' Lousy Final Approach To USS Hancock Left Of Center With
Its Main Gear Still Ten Feet Lower Than The Carrier Deck's Leading
Edge

The LSO " Paddles " Is Running At Full Speed Away From His Vulnerable
Signaling ' Perch '

LCDR J. Alkire didn't survive.


No ejection opportunity most likely .. g-force of initial impact
probably killed or immobilized him immediately.

Fair Winds and Calm Seas, Sailor.

Dave