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KINGFISHER 1941 - 1945 |
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KINGFISHER 1941 - 1945 |
Photos are after June 1943.
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LAUNCH |
| Even though catapult launchings were a common occurrence, they always drew a crowd of onlookers. |
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Preparing for launch Questions? What was the G-force just after the catapult charge went off? What was the needed speed to achieve takeoff? |
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Nearing the end of the catapult over the aft part of turret 3 6,000 pound airplane had 57 feet of "runway" in which to get airborne. At launching, the plane sat on a dolly, extending over the gun barrels of Turret #3. Must have been a pretty good kick-in-the-seat for the pilot and radio operator when the catapult charge fired. |
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Made it |
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LANDING |
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Taxing up to the port side crane. |
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Up she comes. The quad 40mm below is on the aft of the superstructure |
