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"Therre Was Never Nothing Wrong With It".

Authors :
AGLE, D. C.
Source :
Air & Space Smithsonian. Aug2013, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p48-53. 6p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the development and flight testing of the Chance Vought F7U Cutlass jet fighter and bomber plane by the U.S. Navy, with focus given to test pilot Lieutenant Commander Edward Feightner's experience with the plane. Feightner's flying of the plane as a member of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team, which resulted in a failure of the plane's faulty hydraulics system, is detailed. The author notes the relatively high accident rate of the aircraft, which resulted in multiple test pilot deaths

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08862257
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Air & Space Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
89251633