Convair R3Y Tradewind transport and landing seaplane, later converted into refuelling tanker.
Five were built as R3Y-1, six with a lifting nose as the R3Y-2.
Five were built as R3Y-1, six with a lifting nose as the R3Y-2.
F-8 Crusader and arresting gear. Forces acting on the aircraft lead to the separation of the main landing gear, and the aircraft rolling on its nose gear.