Spaz, it would seem that there has been quite a lot of work on hook bounce etc, dating back as you show to the mid 1950's. It would seem slightly remiss of LM and whoever it was in the USN not to have taken heed of what the papers say.
What will the USN do if come the next set of trials the hook does not work? Will they be rejoicing that the carriers can remain lean manned as there will only be Hornets and Super Hornets, so less maintenance teams needed, or will they insist that the shape of the F35 is changed to accept a fit for purpose hook? I do hate to think what the cost of a total redesign of the rear end of the C would cost.
