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About the F-15 downed over Iran [View all] AverageOldGuy 8 hrs ago OP
This war is only real for the military involved and those that really care about Whyisthisstillclose 7 hrs ago #1
... sporting event,... magicarpet 7 hrs ago #5
This message was self-deleted by its author graycampervan 1 hr ago #60
Good info. As I understand it, getting one or both legs broken during the ejection is not uncommon at all underpants 7 hrs ago #2
Spinal compression. Arthur_Frain 7 hrs ago #8
I would think so yeah. I know a certain number a parachute jumps underpants 7 hrs ago #12
Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections... Wounded Bear 7 hrs ago #14
It actually has changed InstantGratification 3 hrs ago #59
You get grounded for losing 2 aircraft... druidity33 5 hrs ago #52
Great post fujiyamasan 7 hrs ago #3
From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet 7 hrs ago #4
There were several planes shot down by friendly fire at the very beginning of this war Fiendish Thingy 7 hrs ago #6
His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt Wounded Bear 7 hrs ago #15
I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy 7 hrs ago #27
He clearly said, they die or eject, or at least it was clear to me questionseverything 7 hrs ago #30
Seems like a pattern. Brenda 7 hrs ago #32
He was a bit unclear. He was offering scenarios... Wounded Bear 6 hrs ago #35
Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #41
I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy 5 hrs ago #51
Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 6 hrs ago #43
Define safety. littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #18
There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy 7 hrs ago #22
Define safely. littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #23
And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #25
Thank you for this info! nt City Lights 7 hrs ago #7
While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven 7 hrs ago #9
I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank 7 hrs ago #10
My brother flew both f15 and f16 in the first Iraq war Lifeafter70 7 hrs ago #11
Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern 7 hrs ago #13
I have a friend who has actually ejected from an F-15. He said once is enough Callie1979 7 hrs ago #16
Thank you. niyad 7 hrs ago #17
A uh-60 Blackhawk was also apparently hit. James48 7 hrs ago #19
The pilots are war criminals at this point Eddie Haskell 60 7 hrs ago #20
That's nonsense ornotna 7 hrs ago #29
Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 7 hrs ago #31
When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider 6 hrs ago #38
that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 6 hrs ago #39
Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider 6 hrs ago #40
yep Eddie Haskell 60 6 hrs ago #42
Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight 5 hrs ago #54
Horseshit. 11 Bravo 4 hrs ago #57
Loss of life is horrible. Loss of a highly trained, experienced specialist pilot is even worse. littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #21
All I know is Trump has created a mess newdeal2 7 hrs ago #24
Thank you! nt wiggs 7 hrs ago #26
Thanks For The Info Coolgoober 7 hrs ago #28
I have seen stories that the second guy is alive and back in Iraq now relayerbob 7 hrs ago #33
Thank you for that horrifying but detailed description, AOG. Buddyzbuddy 6 hrs ago #34
That ejection True Dough 6 hrs ago #36
There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #37
Rethuglicans are the worst enemy America has ever had. OMGWTF 6 hrs ago #44
I would urge those fujiyamasan 6 hrs ago #45
Interesting information but I stopped when his hand went through his glasses and into his face. I suspected AI. chowder66 5 hrs ago #55
Mostly correct RoseTrellis 6 hrs ago #46
I would say BEFORE you can be even considered to hold the SECDEF position, you need to experience ALL the training level usaf-vet 6 hrs ago #47
I'd be happy with someone loyal to the constitution Mysterian 5 hrs ago #49
According to my brother the training doesn't end Lifeafter70 5 hrs ago #56
Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut 6 hrs ago #48
Trump and Hegseth are treating this like a Hollywood Movie 3825-87867 5 hrs ago #50
God bless you for putting the truth out orangecrush 5 hrs ago #53
You do NOT 'land in the seat' RetiredParatrooper 4 hrs ago #58
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