Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
My copy is on its way across the pond. I got out of an A-10 after a kid-air, lo that 37 years ago. A squadron mate has three tips up the tails in A-7s (USN).
GF
Three ejections from an A7 is certainly some back-damaging feat! There are a few aircrew with 3 ejections to their tally.
Some of the most 'interesting' stories are from those who eject twice within a matter of weeks/months.
Steve Griggs (accidently shot down by the RAF Wildenrath Phantom in May '82) is one such lucky person. In the aftermath of his second ejection, 14 Sqn banned him from flying any more of their jets!
Steve is Martin-Baker ejectee number 5,017 AND number 5,068.
Paddy Mullen, who was his (rather surprised) wingman when he was shot down, later ejected too, number 5524.
And here's to raising a glass at your own second chance at life!