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Photo by Bill Kinsey via Tobin Fuller. Apparently the pilot aborted the takeoff, and as a result the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft's nose then slid UNDER the arresting cable which traveled OVER the aircraft fuselage, slicing off a section of the spine just aft of the air refueling receptacle back, and into the base of the vertical stabilizer before the aircraft stopped. Per Steve Hann this happened in late May, 1982. Steve indicated damage to the underside consisted of a flat spot on the radome, the nose gear door, and strut. He was involved in the repair using -- among other things -- parts from a cann bird as the replacement, "backbone panels" were not drilled for screws. They were able to get her ready for William Tell 82, "by the skin of our teeth", and she arrived at Tyndall only one day late. The aircraft was subsequently transferred to the 49th FIS. If you have additional information on this incident please add a comment below.
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