Originally Posted by
CAEBr
Don't think they actually had to do a landing with the boom extended as part of the certification, but better safe than sorry, its done now - unless it was an ex carrier pilot who thought it was a hook !!
Another issue for Boeing to sort.
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Quite amusing that it's one of the aircraft they've slapped the star-spangled rag on.
It may be shoddy but at least its 'Merican.