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A One-Wheeled Landing
Flight deck crews gather around a VT(N)-90 Avenger whose gear collapsed during landing.
Source: William T. Barr

Flight deck crews gather around a VT(N)-90 Avenger whose gear collapsed during landing. The pilot (probably LT(jg) Ralph Turpin) and a crewman can be seen emerging from the plane uninjured. Also note, by the plane's tail, a fire-fighter wearing a full asbestos-lined suit.


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