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Old January 3rd 04, 12:09 PM
Ben Full
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weremoth.exe failed a turing test with the following:

I've been told if you were to eject from an English Electric/BAC
Lightning, the instrument panel could take your kneecaps off. Can
anyone confirm or deny?





My best friend's father had the 'pleasure' of ejecting from a Lightning at
RAF Coltishall in the late 70's. He still has both his kneecaps. The
medicals make sure that your buttock to knee length is within limits to
prevent this sort of thing. I think the cockpit design team at BAC in Warton
looked into it as well.

regards

Ben Full

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Real pain for my sham friends


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