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28th October 2011, 23:06
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chances for a B29 pilot to survive ditching
While watching this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cme9J...eature=related I was wandering what were the chances for a B29 pilot to survive ditching. I suppose the plexi nose had a tendancee to burst at impact with the water ? thanks for your answers best regards GC 
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30th October 2011, 02:43
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Re: chances for a B29 pilot to survive ditching
Here is a link which explains what you are seeing on the youtube link and what happened.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2f0_1...028&comments=1
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30th October 2011, 08:20
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Re: chances for a B29 pilot to survive ditching
this is exactly what was missing, is is a great explanation,
thanks a thousand. Gilles
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