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Old 10th Aug 2009, 16:17
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AQAfive
 
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F5's do it too.

Seem to remember a Norwegian F5 landing at ISK in the 80's without using his wheels. Nice and smooth it was too for he settled on his long range tanks and skidded smartly to a stop.

As a Maritime base no runway caravan, they seem to think that between 13 of you someone will remember to put the wheels down.

I believe they jacked it up, undercarriage pins in and towed it off. Quick check and back in the air before too long. The pilot? Well he was the flight commander I do believe. So no danger of a sacking there, maybe promotion?
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