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WTF!!! (French Airforce FUBAR)
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Ian.M:
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/04/09/frenchman_ejected_fighter_jet_retirement_jolly/

I don't normally post click-bait links, but this one is unbelievable!
lowimpedance:
 :o :wtf:  , I wanna see the Go Pro footage.  :-DD
magic:

--- Quote ---The Rafale-B's command ejection system is meant to fire both seats if one of the crew pulls the handle. A very confused pilot, however, was still sitting in his newly canopy-free Rafale wondering what the hell had just happened.
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Another fail from the ground crew ;D
andy3055:
At least he got the full experience including ejecting!
tszaboo:

--- Quote from: andy3055 on April 10, 2020, 05:47:46 am ---At least he got the full experience including ejecting!

--- End quote ---
Probably not the experience you want to have. I talked to a pilot who had to eject from his MIG-29, due to an engine fire. He became 3 cm sorter, his spine was affected. Spinal hernia, and he can never fly again in a jet.

The guy clearly had a bad experience, and wasn't prepared properly. The pilot didn't ease him into the flying, but practically tortured him with the high G forces. The lack of professionalism is just baffling for anyone involved in this incident.
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