Speaking with an old f4 buddy ,he recounted the story of an american intercept of a royal navy fairy gannet.The gannet had twin engines driving counter rotating props or some sort of arrangement,that would enable one engine to be shut down to prolong airborn time.The gannet was also rather slow and could be flown with the cockpit slid back and why not in the med.The pilot of the gannet had a full beard up and was chugging away.
Ground controller to intercept pilot " can you identify the aircraft"? ",nope", came the fighters reply" but its been flown by jesus h christ himself and his engine is shut down" !!!!.
Got to love our american buddies.
Can anyone put some more meat on this as I just think it's great.
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