Earlier someone asked about previous birdstike-related crashes. C-P noted the loss of an AWACS in Elmendorf AFB (Anchorage, AK) after multiple birdstrikes. I know of two C-5s that were nearly brought down by birstrikes, knew both captains, one received a DFC for returning with two out on one side. Eastern lost an Electra at KBOS after multiple birdstrikes.
When you see the high-speed photography of birdstrike test, it is amazing the damage an engine can withstand. Equally amazing, birds can kill an engine OR TWO!
GF