The shorter, actually! Thanks for the numbers - it looks as if 918 was sporting the 90 feet version. I'm pretty sure the first 3-pointer was delivered (to 57 Sqn) with the 90 ft hose. The attempted first operational contact, amongst other things, took the probe off the receiver and damaged the tanker. I think the 83 ft hose was then retro-fitted and cleared for operational use?
Last edited by Top West 50; 19th November 2009 at 17:27.