Another F/A-18 catches fire on carrier

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Another F/A-18 catches fire on carrier

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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011 ... e-carrier/
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Re: Another F/A-18 catches fire on carrier

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Check out the beginning of the vid whilst the hornet touched down. Only 1 inboard drop tank fitted on landing. If there was one missing, then it's not surprising that it was dumping fuel all over the deck!!
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Re: Another F/A-18 catches fire on carrier

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Jag, that's the standard "double ugly" tank config for the ATFLIR pod on the left cheek station.
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