The Vixen was relatively heavy on the controls compared to a Hunter but otherwise quite a nice aircraft to fly. Deck landings were not a problem if the approach was stable and the aircraft was allowed to fly onto the deck with a constant attitude and speed - the slightest flare would cause the machine to float over the wires resulting in a touch and go. The high nose attitude seen on landings on runways was due to the requirement for aerodynamic braking (down to about 70 kts) as the wheel brakes were not efficient at the higher speeds. Catapault launches were ok as long as the rotation off the end was kept within reason - the aircraft was effectively at a zero angle of attack when launched and it was necessary to increase the attitude to get lift off the wing. Failure to do so ended up with wet feet and an over zealous rotation had a similar result as the aircraft was prone to 'pitch-up' and total loss of pitch control. The result was predictable and I remember two occasions when this happened to the aircraft launching immediately before me. Funny thing, after that the others all wanted me to go first!! In a nutshell, nice machine, good fun flying off the deck during the day but I don't know of anyone who liked it at night. Incidentally I still have my original Pilot's reference flip cards - similar in use to the current Boeing QRH. It will be nice to see one flying again.