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French pensioner shot into sky after accidentally pulling eject handle on fighter jet
Newshub ^ | 04-13-2020 | Vita Molyneux

Posted on 04/13/2020 10:09:16 AM PDT by NRx

A French pensioner survived being flung out of a plane at 2500 feet after grabbing the ejector handle to "steady himself".

The incredible story has been revealed by a French aviation investigation report which has found significant failures in the safety procedures for the flight.

In March 2019, the unnamed 64-year-old was given a flight in the jet to celebrate his retirement.

He did not really want the flight but was convinced to do it anyway by his colleagues at the defence contractor where he had worked for most of his career.

"This situation generated a feeling of stress for the passenger," reads the report by the Paris-based Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis (BEA)

"This was particularly felt during the ejection seat briefing where he had to assimilate a large amount of information in a very short time."

The unfortunate pensioner had no experience with military aircraft - especially not the £70 million Rafale fighter jet he was taken in.

When the plane took off more rapidly than he expected and climbed high into the sky, the Frenchman grasped for something to steady himself and found the ejector handle, reports the Telegraph.

(Excerpt) Read more at newshub.co.nz ...


TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: frenchman
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If this had shown up a couple weeks ago, I'd have treated it as an April Fools joke.
1 posted on 04/13/2020 10:09:16 AM PDT by NRx
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This is hilarious, and probably a HUGE surprise for the pilot.


2 posted on 04/13/2020 10:13:14 AM PDT by Magnatron
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To: NRx

what does this handle dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo?


3 posted on 04/13/2020 10:13:15 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world)
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If I could get a ride on an F-18 and be assured that while airborne *nobody* would get hurt if I pushed the “eject” button I’d do it...absolutely!


4 posted on 04/13/2020 10:14:00 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (The Rats Can't Get Over The Fact That They Lost A Rigged Election)
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To: NRx

After landing, he proceeded to the German border where he surrendered.


5 posted on 04/13/2020 10:14:05 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: NRx

Hope Joe Biden is okay.


6 posted on 04/13/2020 10:14:34 AM PDT by donozark (Sam Walton: It was paper when we started, and it's paper afterward.)
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To: NRx

Great training there. Aircraft ejection seat handles are like the trigger on a gun. Don’t put your finger/hands on it until you intend to pull it. Glad he’s okay, though.


7 posted on 04/13/2020 10:14:42 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: Jewbacca

You win the internet today!


8 posted on 04/13/2020 10:14:42 AM PDT by Professional
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He’s lucky he didn’t die.

I’ve been in the simulator a number of times. It’s unpleasant.


9 posted on 04/13/2020 10:15:02 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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He did not really want the flight but was convinced to do it anyway

tha’s hillarious. I guess its safe to assume he didn’t want a ride in an ejector seat either.

10 posted on 04/13/2020 10:15:11 AM PDT by PGR88
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The plane took off and the guy said “I’ve had enough” and just left. The French give up so easy.


11 posted on 04/13/2020 10:15:58 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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Your link sent me to an attack site.


12 posted on 04/13/2020 10:17:04 AM PDT by Artemis Webb (There are only two genders.)
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He sure had the ride of his life!!

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13 posted on 04/13/2020 10:17:13 AM PDT by Exit148
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"...which has found significant failures in the safety procedures for the flight."

No merde, Cherloque...

14 posted on 04/13/2020 10:17:50 AM PDT by decal (I'm not rude, I don't suffer fools is all.)
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Hate when that happens. Putting up yellow sticky notes with reminders help you remember “don’t touch!”


15 posted on 04/13/2020 10:18:30 AM PDT by rightwingcrazy (;-,)
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Don’t let him guard the History Eraser Button, the shine red, jolly, candle-like History Eraser Button....


16 posted on 04/13/2020 10:18:47 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosophe)
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That is so French, to eject yourself out of a perfectly working jet fighter out of fear is the equivalent of throwing down your gun and running away in the middle of a battle.


17 posted on 04/13/2020 10:19:00 AM PDT by wildcard_redneck (If the Trump Administration doesn't prosecute the coup plotters he loses the election in 2020)
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To: A Navy Vet

Not great egress training, it seems...


18 posted on 04/13/2020 10:19:55 AM PDT by jagusafr
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To: NRx

talk about getting the ride of your life...


19 posted on 04/13/2020 10:20:40 AM PDT by srmanuel
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To: NRx

Alanis Morrisette wrote about this guy years ago. Sorta....

Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
“Well, isn’t this nice”
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think


20 posted on 04/13/2020 10:20:57 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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