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Old 20th Sep 2023, 10:16
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Originally Posted by megan
Six flights were made between Dec. 19 1985 and Feb. 28, 1986 in this unusual configuration and landings were conducted with the aft-swept wing at up to 60°. These trials were conducted after four fleet aircraft found themselves in this difficult situation.
I presume none of the four stricken squadron F-14s had to/managed to land aboard a carrier?
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