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15. His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt

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About the F-15 downed over Iran [View all] AverageOldGuy Yesterday OP

This war is only real for the military involved and those that really care about Whyisthisstillclose Yesterday #1

... sporting event,... magicarpet Yesterday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author graycampervan 18 hrs ago #60

Good info. As I understand it, getting one or both legs broken during the ejection is not uncommon at all underpants Yesterday #2

Spinal compression. Arthur_Frain Yesterday #8

I would think so yeah. I know a certain number a parachute jumps underpants Yesterday #12

Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections... Wounded Bear Yesterday #14

It actually has changed InstantGratification 20 hrs ago #59

You get grounded for losing 2 aircraft... druidity33 22 hrs ago #52

Great post fujiyamasan Yesterday #3

From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet Yesterday #4

There were several planes shot down by friendly fire at the very beginning of this war Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #6

His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt Wounded Bear Yesterday #15

I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #27

He clearly said, they die or eject, or at least it was clear to me questionseverything Yesterday #30

Seems like a pattern. Brenda Yesterday #32

He was a bit unclear. He was offering scenarios... Wounded Bear Yesterday #35

Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill 23 hrs ago #41

I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #51

That was the first of two outcomes explained. Pacifist Patriot 7 hrs ago #69

Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 23 hrs ago #43

Define safety. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #18

There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #22

Define safely. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #23

And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #25

Thank you for this info! nt City Lights Yesterday #7

While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven Yesterday #9

And some Iranians have had non-combatant loved ones killed, .... 70sEraVet 7 hrs ago #68

I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank Yesterday #10

My brother flew both f15 and f16 in the first Iraq war Lifeafter70 Yesterday #11

Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern Yesterday #13

I have a friend who has actually ejected from an F-15. He said once is enough Callie1979 Yesterday #16

Thank you. niyad Yesterday #17

A uh-60 Blackhawk was also apparently hit. James48 Yesterday #19

The pilots are war criminals at this point Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #20

That's nonsense ornotna Yesterday #29

Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #31

When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider Yesterday #38

that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #39

Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider Yesterday #40

yep Eddie Haskell 60 23 hrs ago #42

Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight 22 hrs ago #54

Horseshit. 11 Bravo 22 hrs ago #57

I know truth is uncomfortable Eddie Haskell 60 4 hrs ago #74

Loss of life is horrible. Loss of a highly trained, experienced specialist pilot is even worse. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #21

All I know is Trump has created a mess newdeal2 Yesterday #24

That's all you or any of us need to know. calimary 10 hrs ago #65

Thank you! nt wiggs Yesterday #26

Thanks For The Info Coolgoober Yesterday #28

I have seen stories that the second guy is alive and back in Iraq now relayerbob Yesterday #33

Sheesh... I hope you're right. calimary 15 hrs ago #64

Thank you for that horrifying but detailed description, AOG. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #34

That ejection True Dough Yesterday #36

There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill Yesterday #37

Rethuglicans are the worst enemy America has ever had. OMGWTF 23 hrs ago #44

I would urge those fujiyamasan 23 hrs ago #45

Interesting information but I stopped when his hand went through his glasses and into his face. I suspected AI. chowder66 22 hrs ago #55

Good catch. AZ8theist 6 hrs ago #71

I thought maybe he's neurodivergent for a second. I checked below for the disclaimer chowder66 5 hrs ago #73

Thanks, I'll admit I didn't watch the whole thing fujiyamasan 2 hrs ago #75

Mostly correct RoseTrellis 23 hrs ago #46

I would say BEFORE you can be even considered to hold the SECDEF position, you need to experience ALL the training level usaf-vet 23 hrs ago #47

I'd be happy with someone loyal to the constitution Mysterian 23 hrs ago #49

According to my brother the training doesn't end Lifeafter70 22 hrs ago #56

Don't forget, experience being waterboarded. LudwigPastorius 16 hrs ago #62

Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut 23 hrs ago #48

Ditto, Permanut. ancianita 10 hrs ago #66

Trump and Hegseth are treating this like a Hollywood Movie 3825-87867 22 hrs ago #50

God bless you for putting the truth out orangecrush 22 hrs ago #53

You do NOT 'land in the seat' RetiredParatrooper 22 hrs ago #58

This message was self-deleted by its author wolfie001 18 hrs ago #61

My heart is heavy Puppyjive 16 hrs ago #63

Iranian military personnel might treat a downed American pilot relatively well. cab67 7 hrs ago #67

Great post. Life is precious. Let's not forget. twodogsbarking 6 hrs ago #70

It's upsetting that we haven't heard the condition of any of the other wounded or pilots Walleye 5 hrs ago #72