Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:11 am
RickH wrote:What's the extra wake in the starboard propwash ? Is the carrier dragging something ?
mutineers
Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:03 pm
Dan K wrote:RickH wrote:What's the extra wake in the starboard propwash ? Is the carrier dragging something ?
That is how they kept the beer cold!
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:58 pm
Yep the carrier is dragging something, most likely an early version of what they call a nixie, anti-homing torpedo transponder. Given the age of the photo, it could also be a wooden spar used for bombing practice with the blue 35 pound practice bombs.
The white line is the deck run line, used for Trackers (s-2), Tracers (E-1) and Traders (C-1).
Whales did go to the hangar bays but only on the CV-59 class and later as they had enough room.
The white line is the deck run line, used for Trackers (s-2), Tracers (E-1) and Traders (C-1).
Whales did go to the hangar bays but only on the CV-59 class and later as they had enough room.
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:09 pm
flyingheritage wrote:Whats the long white line on deck for? take off line up?
Notice that Spads lined up near the end of it. Yes, it's a take-off line for aircraft like Spads that could launch without needing a cat-shot.
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:58 pm
JDK wrote:It's fun to listen to fighter pilots, but you shouldn't pay too much attention. They just think they know how to run the whole of aviation. Evidence shows otherwise.
Yeah but, Dude, a lot of them have earned the right to think that way. GA pilot isn't going to land a one winged aircraft.
Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:00 pm
RickH wrote:What's the extra wake in the starboard propwash ? Is the carrier dragging something ?
My guess was a water skier.
