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Old 6th Oct 2014, 20:16
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helimarshaller
 
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I can confirm that most if not all scouts used during Op Corporate flew with wheels fitted.
I have looked at some of the photos/slides that I took during the operation and all the scouts have wheels fitted.
Although I cannot confirm the reason why they continued to carry them but I suspect that it was to prevent the fouling of deck space if one went u/s on a ships flight deck. Ratchet in pocket between doors allowed for the aircraft to be moved quickly.
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