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airnutz
 Post subject: Re: OS2U Kingfisher
PostPosted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:56 am 
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....was a small hook on the centerline float to snag the skid. This kept the aircraft in a steadier position for the crane.

In the first three photo posts here, that hook can be seen quite prominently in several photos..one of which an Arizona sailor has his hand on it as the bird is being loaded on the cat. Also a couple of photos of the gunner catching the rig and hooking up to the crane as well.

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Would anyone have a closeup of the hoisting cable attachment behind the pilot?Thanks.
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 Post subject: Re: OS2U Kingfisher
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Would anyone have a closeup of the hoisting cable attachment behind the pilot?Thanks.

Lucky52, here's a good side view drawing and a grainy image but legible copy of the gear about 1/2 way down this Battleship Photo Archive in Navsource...
http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/57k1.htm

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