Recent 'rapid take off' thread prompted this. Didn't know whether to post here or AH&N so mods please feel free to move
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Taken when I was with 617 VGS, Manston, early 1986, I think.
Queuing to launch
Checks complete.
Attach cable.....
All out!!
"Yeehah!!!"
From the winch
Eeeaasing back on the throttle.....
Now reel in fast to inflate the 'chute!
Up slack!
Creaks a bit, doesn't she!!
Nearly there.....
Isn't she lovely!