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Old 22nd Apr 2006, 22:07
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henry crun
 
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SRT, That procedure predates the carrier jet age.

I have read of and seen a photo of a carrier being helped into berth by a line of piston engined aircraft; Skyraiders and Bearcats IIRC.
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