CIA #Museum Artifact of the Week: #Skyhook Extraction Mechanism Instructions
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A low-flying, slow-moving plane, like a B-17, w #Skyhook device on its nose would snag lift line, sweeping cargo or person off the ground.
Plane’s crew winched harness aboard aircraft in a few minutes.
Used in 1962 as part of Operation COLDFEET.
#Skyhook
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still my favourite part of the Green Beret's movie:https://youtu.be/17z9A6Np2nA?t=1m20s …
Saw them use this on an episode of "The Unit" to extract Jonas (Dennis Haysbert) from enemy territory. The sudden acceleration must hurt!
Watch the Green Berets, It shows this done. Also James Bond movie You only live Twice.
Batman also used it to take down shady businessmen.
Great for prison escapes
Looks like fun.
Helium balloon would lift a 500-foot line into the air. Cargo or person was strapped to harness @ other end of the line.
#Skyhook
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