Originally Posted by
nipva
I am surprised that no one has commented on how fortunate the F35 pilot was on being able to eject. His canopy must have been very close to being the point of impact on his frame. For this to escape damege one can surmise that a possible scenario was too much overtake followed by a bunt under the Hercules wing with the twin fins being the possible scythes. .
There is no way of knowing from these photos what attitude the aircraft came together in.