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Re: Amazing CF-18 crash Pics from 7/23/10
July 25, 2010
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He was doing a high alpha pass and it seems like he might have lost the right engine.  The newer seats are designed to fire "up" without regard to the attitude of the aircraft at ejection.  I.E. if the aircraft is inverted, the seat will clear the aircraft and then fire "up" so as to not eject the aircrew into the ground.  Some more info:

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July 26, 2010
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Hope the pilot makes a full recovery.  Man, those photos are absolutely amazing!  What great timing on the photographer's part!

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Did anyone hear the music on the video Michi posted? Staying Alive by the Bee Gees. Very fitting.

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