Secrets of the F-14 Tomcat: Carrier Ops

Ward describes the details of how the F-14 Tomcat would launch and land on an aircraft carrier. How many hours before takeoff do crews do their mission briefs? What is the paraloft for? How much did the Tomcat weigh at takeoff? How fast are jets going when they land? How much gas do they have onboard? What happens if a jet doesn’t catch the arresting wire?

All the answers to these questions and many more are in this episode.