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Navy Veteran Highlights Dangers of Ejecting from F-15E

4/7/2026

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Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley, a Navy veteran and TOPGUN graduate, notes the dangers of ejecting after an F-15E was shot down over Iran, saying success means survival.
He describes ejecting as one of the most violent experiences, with 10 to 20 Gs that can cause injuries and reveals a lack of parachute training.
The pilot and an Air Force colonel were rescued and are in stable condition.

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Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley, a Navy veteran and TOPGUN graduate, notes the dangers of ejecting after an F-15E was shot down over Iran, saying success means survival.
He describes ejecting as one of the most violent experiences, with 10 to 20 Gs that can cause injuries and reveals a lack of parachute training.
The pilot and an Air Force colonel were rescued and are in stable condition.