Here is a shaky but interesting look at an L5 attempting a recovery by hook using the Broadie system on an LST parked just offshore of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. I also included a more detailed clip onshore that shows how the Brodie system worked. First time seeing it, myself.🫡

A video posted by @aviationarchive on X (formerly Twitter) (November 17, 2025 ・ 技術 ・ 1:00). Watch and download it on XCLYP.