Terrifying Moments at 30,000 Feet
An Israeli Air Force pilot had to make an emergency landing of his F-15 fighter last week after its canopy suddenly came off at 30,000 feet… The audio starts off…
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An Israeli Air Force pilot had to make an emergency landing of his F-15 fighter last week after its canopy suddenly came off at 30,000 feet...
The audio starts off normal. and then... all hell breaks loose once the canopy comes off. The pilot and navigator were also dealing with an air temperature of around minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
the Israeli Defense Forces said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post. "The plane's crew was in full control throughout the incident, acted with level-headedness, professionalism and great skill in handling the rare malfunction, and landed the plane safely at the Nevatim Air Base."
Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin has ordered all F-15 training flights ceased until an investigation is completed, according to JPost.
