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cciota
07-24-2010, 09:05 AM
http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/World/evac_397x224.jpg

Here's the story:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/07/24/fighter-jet-pilot-ejects-instant-fiery-crash-canadian-air/

Sidartha
07-24-2010, 09:56 AM
Well that was probably a bit closer than he would have liked.
Glad He's alright though.


The Darwin Awards 3
In the ongoing battle between aircraft and the ground, the ground has yet to lose.

Dan Morris
07-24-2010, 10:00 AM
Definite pucker factor! Twas an expensive practice...
Dan

ATAK, Inc.
07-24-2010, 10:14 AM
Nothing like testing the systems abilities and parameters!!!

Looks like the Paris Airshow in 1988, when the Russian planted that MiG-29. I met that Ruskie pilot the following year at Abbotsford Airshow in Canada, Eh! It was way cool, he was short, broad, no neck, bald, and acted like a little kid when talking about it!

slamfire51
07-24-2010, 11:51 AM
Here's a 7 pic sequence of the crash.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/lethbridge-cf-18-jet-fighter-crash/article1650255/

The pilot was damn lucky.