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2021-11-30 Britain

Going, going… GONE! Footage shows the farcical moment £100m F-35 fighter jet toppled off the end of HMS Queen Elizabeth's runway and sank into the Mediterranean - as furious Navy chiefs launch mole hunt for whoever leaked it

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-11-30 08:43|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Surprised the pilot didn't abort when aircraft didn't accelerate properly. Better yet, the craft's computers should have detected the low acceleration and hit the brakes.

Posted by Injun Sputing7214 2021-11-30 11:17|| 2021-11-30 11:17|| Front Page Top

#2 Seems like there are a few bugs to be worked out.

Posted by DarthVader 2021-11-30 13:59|| 2021-11-30 13:59|| Front Page Top

#3 The QE is at the end of a world tour; procedure should be established.

This looks like multiple Fk'Ups during check out.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-30 16:45|| 2021-11-30 16:45|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm no engineer, but I think more speed was needed.

Posted by Slappy 2021-11-30 20:27|| 2021-11-30 20:27|| Front Page Top

#5 New guidelines: When Lightnings attack,
Make sure that they're wearing their mack.
Add an engine and pump
For those dunks après-jump...
And keep flying the old Union Yak!

Posted by Flert Fleretch7633 2021-11-30 21:52|| 2021-11-30 21:52|| Front Page Top

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