On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:02:16 -0700, "a425couple"
postulated :

I have a old question, maybe someone can refute, or verify?

I tend to mistrust 'sea-stories' w.o. cites. Sometimes I think
they likely true, probably partly true, or unlikely.
But some good ones stick in my mind, from all categories.

Another Naval Aviator from the 80's time frame responded to my e-mail
question last evening.....

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....S-3A VIKING OFF THE NIMITZ IN THE MED IN 1982 HAD WINGS START
FOLDING ON TAKEOFF ! KILLED 3, ONE LIVED.

Scott

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