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Old 24th Jan 2014, 16:02
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Hamish 123
 
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I was somewhat surprised (to say the least) to read in The Telegraph today that " a military investigation . . . had earlier concluded that the way pilots were selected for [the Red Arrows] could also have been a factor . . . the choice of pilots was 'heavily weighted' to how they would fit into the team rather than flying ability".

So, in summary, some Red Arrows pilots are not quite top notch, therefor increasing the likelihood if an accident happening with an ejector seat.

That's surely got to be the biggest load of bollox, no? Why would "a military investigation" come to such a ridiculous conclusion?

I'm staggered. What am I missing?
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