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CV-64 F-18 Barricade Story


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A few years back I remember reading an amazing story written by the pilot of an F-18 who took in a piece of cat-track while launching off the Connie, and the subsequent barricade arrestment. I can't seem to find it anymore. Anyone know where I can?

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I remember hearing about that, we couldn't believe that a cat crew could be that careless.

 

BTW, heard a lot of folks lose their job over that fuster cluck, as they should have.

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4 hours ago, GW8345 said:

I remember hearing about that, we couldn't believe that a cat crew could be that careless.

 

BTW, heard a lot of folks lose their job over that fuster cluck, as they should have.

Yeah. I just came across the video and was looking for the story. 

 

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4 hours ago, Micro said:

Yeah. He jettisoned everything. 

 

Still, at various points you can see stuff flying out of the engine, great flashes of light as they do so.  After the wave off, I love the pilot calmly saying, "I think I can make this happen Max". Man, what cajones :jaw-dropping:

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