emitex
13th Aug 2003, 23:24
http://www.blackpooltoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=62&ArticleID=574546
Runaway Gun
14th Aug 2003, 00:42
Well done Mr Penrice,
I'm glad to see that he has fared so well after the ejection. What a shame about his wife losing her job. Shame on her employer.
A recent discussion with a ex-fast jet man revealed to me that many pilots flying civilian owned jets are favouring forced landings as opposed to ejection - in an attempt to 'save the jet'. Yet these guys as military pilots would have had no qualms about jumping out when the owner was the MOD. Guys, the bang seats that Martin Baker supplied are there for a very good reason. If the jet has failed on you - don't let it kill you...