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August 9th 03, 12:59 AM
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"Watson A.Name - 'Watt Sun'" wrote: In article , mentioned... A former member of the Air Force told me about a safety training video narrated by a transmitter tech who did not observe *all* the procedures. He survived to make the video, but as a double amputee. I was told that this training video was part of the curriculum for so many years that the principal character became somewhat of a celebrity. Perhaps someone with more direct knowledge can add or correct the details. Tom, N3IJ Well, that's a helluva way to become a celebrity! But on observation, the amputee must've been a DOD civilian, because he couldn't have remained in the AF without his legs. Or whatever was amputated. Or maybe he did the narration after he had recovered and was discharged. I wouldn't count on it. My Brother-in-Law lost a leg while in the airforce and served more than 20 years after that before he retired, picked up quite a few promotions along the way. I think you will find that amputees have served in the USAF, RAF, RCAF, RCN and probably several other military services over the years. Admittedly they lost their limbs after they joined the service. From what I can recall one USAF aircrew member lost a limb in a (B-47)? crash, the RCN guy lost one after his aircraft went off a carrier and he passed under the carrier and lost, I think a leg. The most famous is probably Douglas Bader who lost both legs and went on to serve as a fighter pilot in WWII. One thing they all have in common is that they fought like hell to stay in. Dave |
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