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To: freedumb2003

I have such a difficult time picturing the mechanics of this terrible event.

They were refueling at 2 AM.

Here's a picture of the two types of aircraft involved, and what they were attempting:

9 posted on 12/06/2018 8:14:30 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)

To: Yo-Yo

Oh, I see now.

Sad — this should be bread and butter stuff.

12 posted on 12/06/2018 8:38:50 AM PST by freedumb2003 (As always IMHO)

To: Yo-Yo

Encountering a C130's wingtip and prop vortices up close and personal might be wicked ride for an F/A-18 at low speed.

Add turbulence or whatever and s-it happens fast.

13 posted on 12/06/2018 9:15:32 AM PST by GBA (Beliefs => Reality. Believe... wisely.)

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