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Old 4th Aug 2016, 13:49
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Apologies for the dread thrift but, another image of the 57th FIS F-4E in flight with the wings folded and a brief explanation of what happened...



'57th FIS F4E 66-0304 that took off, flew and landed safely with wings folded, August 1, 1978. PIlot: Capt. Greg Harrison; WSO: Capt. Denny Dawson. Photo taken with an Instamatic by WSO lst Lt. Jim Uken flying in 66-328. The F4 became pitch sensitive at 205 kts, so Harrison landed at 230 kts. Wing fold locking nuts retracted, lock indicator pins fully extended. But the F4 had just been painted gray & the pins, which should be red, were also painted gray no one noticed they were extended.'

-RP
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