Thursday, August 24, 2023

Where'd the runway go?

 


12 comments:

  1. Is that the plane that went down by Box Elder, MT in '68 or 69?

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  2. The Cornfield Bomber...

    https://www.historynet.com/f-106-the-cornfield-bomber/

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  3. If you walk away, it’s a good landing.

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  4. I walk by it on a regular basis - it is at the Air Force Museum (restored)

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  5. Didn't the pilot bail out of that F 102 and the plane landed itself?...

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  6. Assigned 71st FIS, 1st FG, Malmstrom AFB, MT. During a training mission on 2 Feb 1970, this aircraft suddenly entered an uncontrollable flat spin forcing the pilot to eject. Unpiloted, the aircraft recovered on its own, apparently due to the balance and configuration changes caused by the ejection. It continued to fly straight and level until it ran out of fuel. It miraculously made a gentle belly landing in a snow-covered field near Big Sandy, MT. After minor repairs, the aircraft was returned to service. It last served with the 49th FIS before being transferred to the USAF Museum in August 1986 where it is on display to this day. (USAF Photo)

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    1. Didn't run out of fuel. See the black burn behind the tailpipe? It was found with the engine idling.

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  7. "We haven't left one up there yet." - USAF Safety Officer

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  8. Oh Sir!... SIR!... You Can't Park There, Sir.

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