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Wounded Bear

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14. Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections...

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:40 PM

20 hrs ago

after that, no more flying in high performance jets. Not sure if that is changed, but it probably isn't. If anything, the process is more violent that it was back then due to higher aircraft speed.

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About the F-15 downed over Iran [View all] AverageOldGuy 21 hrs ago OP

This war is only real for the military involved and those that really care about Whyisthisstillclose 20 hrs ago #1

... sporting event,... magicarpet 20 hrs ago #5

This message was self-deleted by its author graycampervan 14 hrs ago #60

Good info. As I understand it, getting one or both legs broken during the ejection is not uncommon at all underpants 20 hrs ago #2

Spinal compression. Arthur_Frain 20 hrs ago #8

I would think so yeah. I know a certain number a parachute jumps underpants 20 hrs ago #12

Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections... Wounded Bear 20 hrs ago #14

It actually has changed InstantGratification 16 hrs ago #59

You get grounded for losing 2 aircraft... druidity33 18 hrs ago #52

Great post fujiyamasan 20 hrs ago #3

From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet 20 hrs ago #4

There were several planes shot down by friendly fire at the very beginning of this war Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #6

His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt Wounded Bear 20 hrs ago #15

I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #27

He clearly said, they die or eject, or at least it was clear to me questionseverything 20 hrs ago #30

Seems like a pattern. Brenda 19 hrs ago #32

He was a bit unclear. He was offering scenarios... Wounded Bear 19 hrs ago #35

Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #41

I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #51

That was the first of two outcomes explained. Pacifist Patriot 3 hrs ago #69

Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 19 hrs ago #43

Define safety. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #18

There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #22

Define safely. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #23

And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #25

Thank you for this info! nt City Lights 20 hrs ago #7

While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven 20 hrs ago #9

And some Iranians have had non-combatant loved ones killed, .... 70sEraVet 3 hrs ago #68

I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank 20 hrs ago #10

My brother flew both f15 and f16 in the first Iraq war Lifeafter70 20 hrs ago #11

Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern 20 hrs ago #13

I have a friend who has actually ejected from an F-15. He said once is enough Callie1979 20 hrs ago #16

Thank you. niyad 20 hrs ago #17

A uh-60 Blackhawk was also apparently hit. James48 20 hrs ago #19

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

That's nonsense ornotna 20 hrs ago #29

Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 20 hrs ago #31

When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider 19 hrs ago #38

that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 19 hrs ago #39

Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider 19 hrs ago #40

yep Eddie Haskell 60 19 hrs ago #42

Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight 18 hrs ago #54

Horseshit. 11 Bravo 17 hrs ago #57

I know truth is uncomfortable Eddie Haskell 60 33 min ago #74

Loss of life is horrible. Loss of a highly trained, experienced specialist pilot is even worse. littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #21

All I know is Trump has created a mess newdeal2 20 hrs ago #24

That's all you or any of us need to know. calimary 6 hrs ago #65

Thank you! nt wiggs 20 hrs ago #26

Thanks For The Info Coolgoober 20 hrs ago #28

I have seen stories that the second guy is alive and back in Iraq now relayerbob 19 hrs ago #33

Sheesh... I hope you're right. calimary 11 hrs ago #64

Thank you for that horrifying but detailed description, AOG. Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #34

That ejection True Dough 19 hrs ago #36

There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #37

Rethuglicans are the worst enemy America has ever had. OMGWTF 19 hrs ago #44

I would urge those fujiyamasan 19 hrs ago #45

Interesting information but I stopped when his hand went through his glasses and into his face. I suspected AI. chowder66 18 hrs ago #55

Good catch. AZ8theist 1 hr ago #71

I thought maybe he's neurodivergent for a second. I checked below for the disclaimer chowder66 53 min ago #73

Mostly correct RoseTrellis 19 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 19 hrs ago #47

I'd be happy with someone loyal to the constitution Mysterian 18 hrs ago #49

According to my brother the training doesn't end Lifeafter70 18 hrs ago #56

Don't forget, experience being waterboarded. LudwigPastorius 11 hrs ago #62

Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut 19 hrs ago #48

Ditto, Permanut. ancianita 5 hrs ago #66

Trump and Hegseth are treating this like a Hollywood Movie 3825-87867 18 hrs ago #50

God bless you for putting the truth out orangecrush 18 hrs ago #53

You do NOT 'land in the seat' RetiredParatrooper 17 hrs ago #58

This message was self-deleted by its author wolfie001 13 hrs ago #61

My heart is heavy Puppyjive 11 hrs ago #63

Iranian military personnel might treat a downed American pilot relatively well. cab67 3 hrs ago #67

Great post. Life is precious. Let's not forget. twodogsbarking 2 hrs ago #70

It's upsetting that we haven't heard the condition of any of the other wounded or pilots Walleye 1 hr ago #72