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No "retro rockets" used.
C-130 Hercules Lands on U.S.S. Forrestal
They might have considered using RATO-assisted take-off, if ever they used the Herk on board the ship, but it was cancelled. The Super STOL Herk developed by Lockheed used rockets for arrival and departure. It was reported to be developed for a second rescue attempt in Tehran. Crashed at Dobbins AFB.
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