Pilot stuck on power line
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Inflating the LSJ is part of the post-ejection drill (for UK aircraft, anyway) as it helps to prevent head and neck injuries on landing. The dinghy being inflated is odd though; I wonder whether the inflation handle snagged on the power line, or maybe some electrical effect triggered the inflation device.
Come on folks, have some respect here. What's with the totally unnecessary battery of jokes?
How do they intend to get him down? a bit tricky with live cables involved. I imagine they stick trampoline under him and say Jump! Just so long as he doesn't bounce straight back up, he'd get the shock of his life if that happens.
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After listening to too much AC DC, he's being charged with assault and battery after ejecting from an Electric Jet; something was lost in transmission.
Ohm, James, and don't spare the 'orses!
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As least it wasn't terminal.