Reposted due to my error; incorrectly identifying the aircraft in question...
From Wikipedia...
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However, the aircraft did possess some amazing capabilities, as proven when several hapless Crusader pilots took off from Da Nang with the wings folded. The Crusader was capable of flying in this state, though the pilot would be required to lose weight by ejecting stores and fuel, and then return to the carrier.
Anyone able to put some meat on those bones?
Such as WHYYYY???
