This is a remarkable bit of footage, you may have already seen this but it just zonks the gu out:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5df_1198985646
It looked like a T-45 Goshawk (a/c carrier training a/c).... don't know how true this is but the representatives from the US Navy once told me that it is the only single engined aircraft that they use for carrier operations, based on how reliable the RR Adour engine has been in the Hawk over the years. They said it was one of their least problematic aircraft (this was in about 2002).
Bet it still stings a bit when it runs you over!
I'm a conscientious man... when I throw rocks at seabirds I leave no tern unstoned. (Ogden Nash) Et nom de dieu! C'est triste Orly la dimanche (Jacques Brel)
You're absolutely right Victor, I personally would never stand there with my arms crossed but that's because I'd be too busy laughing and pointing.
My wings are like a shield of steel.