| Accession Number | F04988 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 10 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c 1970s |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Skyhawk and Tracker catapult take-offs and arrests
Description
Shows mainly catapult take offs, bounces and arrested landings by A-4 Skyhawks and S-2 Tracker aircraft operating from the RAN aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Skyhawk No. 871 tips over after landing. Aerials of HMAS Melbourne at sea. Deck crew and Skyhawk pilots boarding aircraft. Westland Wessex helicopter No. 23 takes off from carrier deck. Skyhawks shown are Nos 871, 872, 886 and 888. Trackers shown are Nos 841 and 843.
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Video of Skyhawk and Tracker catapult take-offs and arrests (video)