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Old 19th Sep 2018, 09:49
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melmothtw
 
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Very interesting video. Was surprised at the squadron commander when he said he wants the type of chap who won't eject when he takes a bird strike at low level, but who brings the plane back to him. This is contrary to a USAF training video from around the same time that someone posted a while back, where they encourage pilots not to think twice about ejecting, noting 'the aircraft can be replaced, the pilot can't'. Wonder what the advice is today?

Also, "a million-and-a-half pound aircraft" - those were the days...
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