Grumman C-1A Trader #777 is positioned at the aft end of the carrier flight deck prior to take off from U.S.S. Constellation during carrier quals (08/71). With the engines at high revs to provide power, the hydraulic wing folding mechanism is engaged and works to unfold the wings.
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