Jesus I just reread that. Graphic in "Yeager" im glad your shroud lines held up. And you kept your good looks.
Dec 10, 1963:Had 2 eject out of NF-104.Rocket seat got stuck in shroud lines (almost burnt thru), set inside helmet on fire.And that's bad.
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is that the incident portrayed at the end of The Right Stuff?
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Glad you made though that one General The other F-104 is outside Edwards AFB Test Pilot School... depicted in THERIGHTSTUFF!
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Hey Ridley, you got any Beeman's?
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Speaking as someone that's never piloted an aircraft, I've always loved the F104. Do you hold any fondness for it?
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How did you survive all of that testing
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that's a day you won't ever forget!!
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w/o specific knowledge on "burning helmets" it does not sound particular pleasant!
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