Mossies embarked
One of my CO's many years ago flew FAA Mosquitoes. The first squadron was formed and started to work-up; however, the project was abruptly cancelled before they embarked. The aircraft had demonstrated its ability to operate successfully onto and off the deck. Someone had measured the aircraft to ensure it would fit down the lifts. Unfortunately, in doing the measurement noone had taken into account the fact that the tips of the props projected beyond the stub wings.
End of project.
That was the story he told me, anyhow.
Last edited by Schiller; 8th Oct 2014 at 14:22.
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