For some reason that conjures up an image of all the planes sliding off into the water........LOL!
As a side note, I wonder if anyone has ever tried water skiing behind one of these things.......
As a side note, I wonder if anyone has ever tried water skiing behind one of these things.......
The above two images will keep my imagination occupied for a spell this afternoon...............
Or coming off the catapult in the middle of the turn, doing a barrel roll.
I was thinking the same thing. :-)
If she was doing trials the air wing likely wasn’t on board so she could really test things out. If the air wing is onboard the normal captain’s standing orders call out how many degrees of roll you’re allowed to put on even in emergencies to prevent exactly the scenario you mention. The tie down chains are solid, but they will give with enough force.
Also never make those turns when the CO/Admiral are at lunch/dinner...their plates and cups will tend to cause a bit more of a mess than the trays in the galleys and wardrooms.
OOD - USS Independence (’92-’94)
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