vesicles
Colonel
Master vesicles is of course correct, (yes, he is a research scientist), so master ultra they are "sporting" their hooks for show and tell? the only reason you would ever see the hook down and the gear up, is if the gear has malfunctioned, look for the U-tube video of the Aus F-111 Aardvark landing gear up with the hook down to grab the emergency cable, it does slow and stabilize the aircraft , oh and they made a perfect gear up landing by the way.
Dear AF, I am honored to have earned your trust. Truly honored! And flattered!