On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:41:14 +1200, in rec.aviation.military.naval "Cockpit
Colin" wrote:

In the above scenario would a forced landing ever be an option - or would
first choice always be ejection?

I'm ex-USAF Life Support tech and Aircrew Survival Instructor. Occasionally,
flight crew would ask me a similar question - my answer was always the same: "We
can build a new aircraft in six months. It takes 20-25 years to build a new you.
Bail."