The violent physics of how F-15E pilots survived being ejected from fighter Jet in Iran

A “seriously wounded” US Air Force colonel was rescued after ejecting from his shot-down fighter jet over Iran. Despite his injuries, the F-15E weapons officer evaded capture for 36 hours behind enemy lines after punching out. What many people don’t realize is that ejection can be a shockingly violent and even deadly procedure that wreaks...

The violent physics of how F-15E pilots survived being ejected from fighter Jet in Iran
A “seriously wounded” US Air Force colonel was rescued after ejecting from his shot-down fighter jet over Iran. Despite his injuries, the F-15E weapons officer evaded capture for 36 hours behind enemy lines after punching out. What many people don’t realize is that ejection can be a shockingly violent and even deadly procedure that wreaks...