Originally Posted by
SpazSinbad
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After collision with USS Frank E. Evans in 1969 the repaired bow included a 'bridle catcher' with provision to lengthen the catapult by some ten feet. ...
Your mention of the 1969 collision flagged up the memory of 2 of Melbourne's A4s taking up temporary residence at Tengah. Lovely-looking aircraft, IMO.
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