Originally Posted by
HuggyU2
Did the Herc takeoff and depart the carrier on it's own power (i.e. not catapult or JATO shot)?
The Deuce did.
Yes it did. No cat, no JATO. They did get as much wind across the deck as possible, but, properly flown (and maybe full flaps) the Herk will get airborne at a VERY slow airspeed.