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F-18 crashes in Cali,

Modern Discuss F-18 crashes in Cali, in the Other Eras forums; Both the pilot and rear seater are dead,not much info yet....

  1. 04-07-2011 09:55 AM #1
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    F-18 crashes in Cali,

    Both the pilot and rear seater are dead,not much info yet.

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  2. 04-07-2011 12:30 PM #2
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    Crap! Hate to hear that.
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  3. 04-07-2011 01:04 PM #3
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    Read this at work today. Always a sad thing to hear about.



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    That sucks. Always a shame to read about these.


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    Always a terrible thing when those in the service of their country pay the ultimate price
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  6. 04-07-2011 06:54 PM #6
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    Sad news.


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  7. 04-07-2011 07:34 PM #7
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    Agreed, sad news. Prayers go out to friends/family.


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    One cant help to wonder why they didnt eject.

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