Lightning Down

[Horace]

I think those are the 100 million dollar planes, 70% of which are not operational in the American fleet because they're so unreliable. Or so I heard recently.

[89th]

Landing gear was out at least.

[jon-nyc]

Welcome to Donald Trump’s America.

[89th]

Longer footage:

https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/1iclncy/longer_footage_of_the_f35a_crash_earlier_today_at/

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Lightning Down:

Welcome to Donald Trump’s America.

In seven short days, he crippled aircraft. At least he was aware of what he was doing.

[Jolly]

Is there anything Trump can't do?

[George K]

Is 10 a lot?

[Doctor Phibes]

[George K]

When did the F-35 become fully "operational?" That chart only shows 1 as of 2021.

Martin Baker says 10 ejections. So, 9 in the last 3 years.

[Doctor Phibes]

@George-K said in Lightning Down:

Martin Baker says 10 ejections. So, 9 in the last 3 years.

All bar two were under Joe Biden's watch.

[Copper]

I assume the 1 U2 survivor was Francis Gary Powers.

And he wasn't supposed to survive.

No, he was way before FY 12

[AndyD]

@Jolly said

Is there anything Trump can't do?

Left hand reach an octave?

[Doctor Phibes]

According to George he's had 9 erections in 3 years, or something.