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The US Government does it stupid (also: airplanes are fucking awesome)
öde:
--- Quote from: Patrick on 07 May 2009, 05:29 ---Also, the Extra 200 comes with a barf bag. Can't promise that in a MiG since you have a full-head helmet and 100% oxy mask on.
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They do, I remember Jeremy Clarkson needing to use one.
imapiratearg:
I've always been a fan of the WWII RAF Spitfires and the B-17's, like other people have mentioned.
Ballard:
--- Quote from: David_Dovey on 01 May 2009, 20:10 ---Gene (Ballard) is from NYC, and I'm certain there are others.
Also the best planes were all in the RAF during WWII and that is that.
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To be fair, I think this incident was more of an excuse for everyone to shit on the US government (as per usual) than a legitimate scare. Reactions immediately after the Air Force One news broke ranged from "lol fail" to "oh I wasn't concerned/hadn't even heard"
Also I'm pretty sure the two 747s that use the Air Force One call sign are easily distinguishable from the ground by their bright silver painted bellies.
supersheep:
--- Quote from: LTK on 06 May 2009, 10:03 ---It actually would, if the average person were able to keep from fainting during the ride. Wasn't that because of the blood flow to your brain stopping?
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They shove you in a special suit that is super-tight to stop the blood running away from your head (or something similar, not sure of the technical details.)
It's like wearing Gene's jeans, but all over.
Ballard:
Eat me.
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