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2017-11-09 -Land of the Free

Pilot Who Ejected in April Hornet Mishap Was Senior Navy Officer

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Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-11-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 It seems odd that the pilot would be able to light only one afterburner at a time.

Posted by gorb 2017-11-09 03:22|| 2017-11-09 03:22|| Front Page Top

#2 True gorb. I don't know nothin' bout this type of bird but given the kinds of missions they're supposed to fly I imagine that there could be a reason.

Posted by AlanC 2017-11-09 07:56|| 2017-11-09 07:56|| Front Page Top

#3 The right engine was out.

Posted by Shipman 2017-11-09 12:27|| 2017-11-09 12:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Do you get charged if you don't bring the plane back?

Posted by SteveS 2017-11-09 15:58|| 2017-11-09 15:58|| Front Page Top

#5 I hope not, Steve. Even for a Navy captain, It would take at least a couple of years salary to pay it off.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2017-11-09 16:04|| 2017-11-09 16:04|| Front Page Top

#6 he lives to fly another day: we an find more airplanes.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2017-11-09 21:56|| 2017-11-09 21:56|| Front Page Top

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