Close up of a 77 squadron Hornet with ladder down.This ladder folds back up into
the leading edge extension (LEX) of the wing when not needed. A feature originally
designed for aircraft Carrier planes (like the Hornet) so that there would not be
ladders cluttering up the decks of Carriers.

This photo was taken by Mr P J Smith
and is free for non commercial use.


Paul's RAAF base Williamtown page www.cust.idl.net.au/0999000010/paul/raaf.htm