KOREAN WAR

Grumman F9F-5 Panther, Bu. No. 126034, of VF-781, catches an arresting cable when landing aboard USS Oriskany (CVA-34), 1952. (U.S. Navy)

Lt. Joseph J. MacBrien, (RCN) Exchange pilot, serving with fighter sqdn. 781, USN, aboard USS ORISKANY (CVA-34) off coast of Korea. As he touches down, tail hook of F9F Panther jet engages an arresting wire and smoke comes from tires due to remendous friction.
NARA FILE #: 80-G-448885

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