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Heritage · Jul 18, 2026 · 11 min

The Skyhook Program: How the Fulton Surface-to-Air Recovery System Worked

The Fulton Skyhook lifted people and cargo into a flying aircraft without landing. How it worked, where it flew, and why it shaped modern lift.

Aviation History Cold War Air Force Heritage C-130 Hercules Aerial Recovery Heavy Lift Legacy

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