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NutLoose

1st Nov 2023 17:14

Pilot ditches in Alligator infested swamp then sits on the wing and awaits rescue

He sat there for 9 hours. Rescue film in link

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/pilot-resc...8uESy-I6l_VJ2M

70 Mustang

1st Nov 2023 20:31

Hmmm...

Not sure I'd be hanging my legs and feet over the water like that.

obviously he had forgotten his "ditch in the everglades emergency kit": sunglasses, umbrella, reclining lawn chair, battery operated TV, BarBQ, inflatable doll...

fdr	2nd Nov 2023 12:42

"hey guys, who ordered takeout?"

C152_driver

3rd Nov 2023 10:22

Well, that settles the old "high wing vs. low wing" debate once and for all... :)

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