It doesn't happen everyday that an arresting cable snaps on an aircraft carrier, and when it does, it is extremely dangerous. But why would the cable snap? It's #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT

Music:
Public Tragedy MARTEN MOSES
Fire and Brimstone WILL HARRISON
The Higher We Get WILL HARRISON
The Bayou TIGERBLOOD JEWEL

00:00 Intro
00:51 Arresting Cables
02:28 Purchase Cables
03:21 Arresting Engines
05:39 Why Why Did The Wire SNAP?!
07:19 LandBased Arresting Systems

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US Department of Defense

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