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Old 12th Feb 2004, 23:25
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Cornish Jack
 
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One (possibly apocryphal) tale concerning the famous 'cartwheel' was when another Meteor pilot, who hadn't been able to complete the manoeuvre, asked JZ why. The reply was, apparently, "I have an ejection seat" (Not all the original Meteors were so fitted) Another great loss.
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