Air Force Mechanic saves life of Pilot...

[conehead]

> Air Force Mechanic Saves Life of Air Force Fighter Pilot During
> Horse-Back Riding Mishap
>
> Cold Lake AB , July 25, 2007
>
> An Air Force Fighter Pilot with the 409th Fighter Squadron narrowly
> escaped serious injury recently when he attempted horseback riding
> with
> no prior experience. He mounted the horse, unassisted, and the horse
> immediately began moving. As it galloped along at a steady and
> rhythmic
> pace, the pilot began to slip sideways from the saddle. Although
> attempting to grab for the horse's mane he could not get a firm grip.
> He then threw his arms around the horse's neck but continued to slide
> down the side of the horse.
>
> The horse galloped along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider.
> Finally, losing his grip, the Captain attempted to leap away from the
> horse and throw himself to safety. His foot became entangled in the
> stirrup, and he was at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as his
> head and upper body repeatedly struck the ground.
> Moments away from unconsciousness and being trampled or beaten to
> death, to his great
> fortune an Air Force Mechanic shopping at Wal-Mart saw him and quickly
> unplugged the horse.
>

[Benwa]

I actually heard it was the mechanic's kid that took care of it....

[RatherBeFlying]

Ah yes -- a $500 saddle on a $50 horse.