But slightly confused, he was ejected "while on the ground" - would he have needed that parachute to open?
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well...ejected a few dozend meters in the air...i would think you need one
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But an ordinary parachute wd not have had time to open in such a short fall ...
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It's what's called a zero-zero seat. It's ejected using rocket pack to gain height clearance.
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designed to work at zero height, zero forward air speed.
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@BBCNews This didn't happen when Goose was killed, I tell you one rule for oneThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Considering how many lives Martin Baker have saved over the years it's a bit tough to prosecute for one error.
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why don't they just pay off a politician & be absolved of all wrongdoing?
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@BBCNews so sad
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@BBCNews it's an Ejection Seat. Not an Ejector Seat... Bloody hell, get it right!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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