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Jack Cook
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I think the name speaks volumes! Says it all...

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Robbie Roberts wrote:
I think the name speaks volumes! Says it all...

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And I would be willing to bet that the pilot's crew chief had to clean off the seat as well.

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After a 7-8 hour VLR mission to Japan and back he probably slept through it :shock:

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Maybe the tailwheel didn't lock down. Tail looks low in upper photo. The other photo shows many parked aircraft nearby.
I would guess this is why the term ANY LANDING YOU WALK AWAY FROM was developed.
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