Be sure and read the punch line at the end....it's just perfect .
NORFOLK - Norfolk Naval Station. The incident forced the closing of the field to all but helicopter traffic and made for a dramatic sight for hundreds of motorists passing beneath during morning rush hour.
"That thing's like a big building sitting there.'' said motorists. The nose of the aircraft actually stuck out and OVER the Interstate !
The aircraft's nose was so far over the end of the ramp, the crew was unable to see the runway where it was supposed to turn around so the pilot simply had to leave it at the end of the runway. The Air Force C-5 Galaxy, largest airplane in the free world, is almost as long as a football field and as high as a six-story building.
Weighing 420 tons with a full load, it uses a system of 28 wheels to distribute its weight. The aircraft had to wait for a specially made towbar trucked in from Dover,Del. When the tow bar arrived, it was used to hook the C-5 to a tractor that then turned the aircraft around. The plane was not damaged.
The female copilot was overheard saying to the male pilot as they exited the plane...
"I told you we should have stopped and asked for directions "
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
Thats why I ALWAYS fly "TREETOP airlines"!!
They stop once for gas and twice for directions!!!!
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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Just wondering....why do all of those people have the same T-shirts on?
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
My guess is "field trip" Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
Good one AliG!!!
Tutu, how did you see that detail.
I completely missed that.....
You eagle eyes, you!
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Geneal: Good one AliG!!!
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