In combat or in adverse weather , and by less - experienced pilots , they proved difficult , and several RF - 84Ks were damaged attempting it .
Hookups with the carrier aircraft were challenging for the experienced test pilots under ideal conditions .
In combat or in adverse weather , and by less - experienced pilots , test pilots proved difficult , and several RF - 84Ks were damaged attempting it .
Hookups with the carrier aircraft were challenging for the experienced test pilots under ideal conditions .