Object

Jock's Plane Strut

Indy swims to Jock's amphibious plane skimming the Urubamba River at dusk and grabs the metal strut as a handhold. He pulls himself aboard with its aid while the engines roar and water churns, steadying against the rocking fuselage amid the chase. Jock pilots steadily as Indy hauls up, the strut bearing his desperate grip.

1 appearances

Purpose

Handhold to steady and assist boarding the accelerating amphibious plane

Significance

Facilitates Indy's narrow escape from riverside pursuers, highlighting his physical grit and seamless teamwork with Jock's calm piloting during the tense river flight.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Cliff Jump to the Amphibian: River Escape

The metal strut serves as the immediate handhold and boarding aid: Indy seizes it after surfacing, using it to steady himself against the moving plane and to haul his body onto the wing.

Before: Attached to the plane's structure, available as a handhold while Jock sits on the wing.

After: Still part of the plane structure, bearing Indy's grip during the boarding; remains attached as the plane taxis away.

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