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Here here. Those guys had the biggest cajones of all times. It was an untried and untested science for the most part as well. They were constantly having to deal with technical malfuntions (loss of wings, shooting off own propeller, too much torque, engine failure) not to mention the threat of being shot, burned to death and then smashing into the ground at high speeds (the latter being the best of the three). They were all beyond brave and courageous. Could I have done it? Well it just might be better than going over the top in the first wave of the battle of the Somme. Or sleeping 30 feet underground with 13 other lice ridden stinky men or being shelled all night until your just about insane. If given the choice I'd take the air service. Even if I wasn't issued a parachute. Granted I'd be scared as hell. Then I'd be shot down because my eyesight is really not too good. Too much staring at computer screens.
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