Absolutely right Bob Hoover did most of the T 28 test flying which included in test some limited carrier ops to prove the aircraft could operate within the ground training strips and be true to carrier ops.
There was never any catapault gear on the T 28 the dog box structure was never designed for this, so they did touch and goes to see how the dive brake could set up the power on approach.
plenty of good reading on the T 28 C at Navy Paxutent.
Last edited by T28D; 18th May 2012 at 13:55.