Danny'
sometimes 'Hoskins' did not quite get the round out right. Known from the USAF technique as the 'Khe San' and then the 'Sarajevo'. There is a video of an Italian AF G222 not quite getting the round out bit correct at one of the Faiford displays.
I have been in a Herc where the nose gear has kissed the runway before the mains but without damage. One of the problems as I recall was not exceeding the U/C and flap limiting speeds in the 'dive'. I do not remember the approach angle but it did seem very steep from inside. Nothing of course to compare with what you dive bomber chaps did. Huge respect, especially for the Air Gunner !
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