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WATCH: Passenger Ejected from F-15D Eagle Flight at Massachusetts Base
2025-08-17
[Breitbart] An airman was ejected recently from an F-15D Eagle flight before the aircraft took off from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts.

The incident involved an F-15 from the 104th Fighter Wing and video footage shows what appears to be the passenger moving on the ground after being ejected, the Air Force Times reported on Thursday.



The passenger was reportedly a recruiting officer.
A recruiting officer who missed the briefing about the funny-looking handle?
The unplanned
As contrasted with planned?
ejection occurred during what is called an incentive flight, which is a reward for service members. In the clip, the jet is seen making its way down the flight line after the mishap.
With the PIC revising the weight and balance...

Continues @ Link.

Video and ATC audio HERE.

Posted by:Anomalous Sources

#12  It's unusual for the seats to be armed until almost to the threshold
Posted by: Gleanter Ghibelline2578   2025-08-17 20:54  

#11  TG I never ticked off the front seater! That much... Wonder if the system was in the front or aft initiate position?
Posted by: Gleanter Ghibelline2578   2025-08-17 20:52  

#10  Explosive chuckles.
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-08-17 14:40  

#9  Yes, a very grounded sense of humor.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2025-08-17 13:26  

#8  Very witty guys, very witty.
Posted by: Matt   2025-08-17 12:44  

#7  Four more like that and he qualifies for jump wings.....or something.
Posted by: Besoeker   2025-08-17 12:43  

#6  Well, aren't they suppose to randomly check systems to make sure they work properly?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2025-08-17 12:38  

#5  That's a really great practical joke. "Hey, Bob, think quick!"
Posted by: Matt   2025-08-17 11:40  

#4  One way of dealing with back seat drivers...
Posted by: Mercutio   2025-08-17 10:26  

#3  Do Not Touch The Yellow Handle!
Posted by: ed in texas   2025-08-17 08:01  

#2  Oops!
Posted by: Whiskey Mike   2025-08-17 05:38  

#1  A DEI recruiter?
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-08-17 00:34  

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