Landing on a World War II aircraft carrier was exceptionally difficult because pilots had to land a fast-moving, heavy aircraft onto a small, moving platform (roughly 500 feet). The straight-deck design left no room for error, forcing pilots to catch one of four arrestor cables with a tailhook. Pilots had to perform a controlled crash, facing intense, rapid deceleration from flying speed to zero in seconds. #reel #video #skills #heroes #navy | Ships & Models by Erick Navas