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To: NRx

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: Magnatron

Reminds me of an experience I had as an Explorer Scout at the end of the Supper of 1960. My post and I had gone on a trip to Isle Royale National Park, which is located at the NW end of Lake Superior. On the way home we stayed one night at an Air Force base. The next morning we were given a tour that included being allowed to sit in the pilot’s seat of a fighter. Our guides all carefully pointed out the ejection seat lever and told us NOT TO TOUCH IT. On our own we noticed that the hanger’s ceiling was painted red and concluded that was to hide the blood stains from anybody who happened to touch the ejection handle. We also decided any such poor soul’s funeral would consist of the interment of the putty knives and Brillo pads used to remove his remains. 16 and 17 year old males have such wonderful, humane thoughts.


31 posted on 04/13/2020 10:31:00 AM PDT by libstripper
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