On a more lighthearted note:
Recently heard that there may be US led trials for operating the Herc J from carriers! No joke, it was done with earlier versions and there is an ongoing requirement for a supply aircraft with sufficient payload/range.
I wonder if we would ever consider this option for our new French made ships when we get them! Would we F*(K...
If you want to see proof it can be done without arrestor gear, there is a video clip and a great blurb of the USN trials onto the USS Forrestal in the 60's.
http://www.theaviationzone.com/facts..._forrestal.asp
Either a madman or really big knackers...
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