An ohoh woah crap moment

[Torch]

http://theaviationist.com/2015/11/1...colliding-mid-air-during-air-combat-training/

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

TOUGH BIRDS! Wow. Glad the pilots were ok to.

 

[Tracker]

All I can say is WOW! every one and thing returned to earth safely.

 

[GregP]

Somewhat old news. But the video was GREAT and the recoveries were magnificent. Some years back I saw a video of the landings. I think it was classified at the time, but would be a good view today. Apparently the stabs are big enough to compensate for major wing damage, much like the stabs on the F-15.

Shows some decent commitment to redundant design for combat survival.

 

[mikewint]

Technical term: Testosterone Overload or What-Happens-When-No-One-Blinks

 

[tyrodtom]

I don't think this is a "no one blinked" situation.
Both these aircraft were on the same team , and going in the same direction, they rolled into each other.

I'd hate to think what would happen if these two just slightly touched in a head on merge.

 

[Gnomey]

WOW! Great to see the pilots got back safe.

 

[BiffF15]

MacAir makes (or made) very good products!

Cheers,
Biff

 

[mikewint]

OK then it's a "NO NO NO YOUR OTHER LEFT" situation.
(Being an SA 'cause no one was hurt)

 

[Token]

.... Apparently the stabs are big enough to compensate for major wing damage, much like the stabs on the F-15.

Speaking of : http://theaviationist.com/2014/09/15/f-15-lands-with-one-wing/

T!