> He made a total of 2,407 carrier landings during his distinguished career
I've always found his Mosquito landing amazing - according to Wikipedia,
The fastest speed for deck landing was 86 kts, while the stall speed was 110 kts
AIUI, not only did he achieve this impossible feat, he did it several times, just to prove it was no fluke...
Vic.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
