congoflood
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I'm curious to know the reason behind something I've seen several times on documentaries about US carriers...
After an aircraft has successfully trapped and the arrestor wire has been released from the tailhook, as the wire is retracting a green-shirt crewman uses something shaped like a broom to push the cable along the deck. What purpose does this serve?
It's fascinating that such a complex procedure still requires such a low-tech element and I would love to know why.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can explain this.
After an aircraft has successfully trapped and the arrestor wire has been released from the tailhook, as the wire is retracting a green-shirt crewman uses something shaped like a broom to push the cable along the deck. What purpose does this serve?
It's fascinating that such a complex procedure still requires such a low-tech element and I would love to know why.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can explain this.