An American F15 pilot had good cause to thank a plane spotter when he alerted the airbase to a problem with the fighter as it took off. The spotter knew immediately something was wrong but most ordinary folk probably wouldn't have noticed.
Go on. Be a nerd. It could save a life
Pilot praises RAF Lakenheath plane spotter for saving his life
Ian Simpson alerts an airbase after seeing sparks and flames coming from the rear of a jet.
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Go on. Be a nerd. It could save a life