An F-15 was destroyed by friendly fire over the skies of Kuwait. The American pilots ejected safely. (x.com)

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Here is a better picture of the F-15 being hit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CombatFootage/comments/1rikezx/second_angle_of_usaf_f15_shot_down_over_kuwait/

Reminds me of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gotB5q-uqLk

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[-] Kefla@hexbear.net 33 points 3 weeks ago

Safely might still be incorrect? As far as I've heard there's basically no safe way to eject yourself from a plane unless it's literally by jumping out the door, because those ejector seats hit your ass so hard it usually causes back problems.

So they might have lifelong back pain if that makes you guys feel better?

[-] Liketearsinrain@lemmy.ml 21 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you I feel better.

[-] la_tasalana_intissari_mata@hexbear.net 18 points 3 weeks ago

yeah most of them can't fly again after ejecting

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