Israeli F-15 Fighter Jet Canopy Blew Off At 30,000 Feet

Times of Israel: F-15 pilots at 30,000 feet: ‘We’re landing without a canopy, do you copy?’

Military investigating how top of fighter jet came off, exposing airmen to bitter cold and whipping winds; plane landed safely at nearby base

The Israeli military launched an investigation to determine how an F-15 fighter jet’s canopy suddenly blew off at 30,000 feet during a training flight last week.

Israel Defense Forces officials praised the pilot and navigator of the aircraft for displaying a “calm temperament” when the top of their plane flew off suddenly last Wednesday, exposing them to frigid air, vicious winds, and deafening noise.

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WNU Editor: This incident could have ended very badly.

More News On The Incident Of An Israeli F-15 Fighter Jet Canopy Blowing Off At 30,000 Feet

Pilot, navigator land safely after losing cockpit of F-15 at 30,000 feet -- Jerusalem Post
Emergency at 30,000 feet -- Arutz Sheva
IAF fighter jet's canopy detaches, pilots land safely -- YNet News
Harrowing Audio Shows Moment When An Israeli F-15's Canopy Comes Off At 30,000 Feet -- Task & Purpose