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Vignette-Out of the Loop

An air ace on a training spin Fell out,survival seemed so slim Seconds from death,his world falling in He landed by chance on a Camel's wing- Then managed to wrestle his way back in Note:Inspired by story of Graham Donald's ,WW1 flying ace,pilot of a Sopwith Camel,in 1917,fell out with no parachute(a deliberate policy by the high command at the time!)on a training manoevre later landing on its wing at the bottom of its loop,regained the cockpit and landed the plane safely.Truly a magnificent man in a flying machine.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 6/12/2008 3:26:00 PM
Wow. What a story. Sounds like a scene from an Indiana Jones movie! Truly unbelievable. Love, Shar
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Date: 6/12/2008 4:35:00 AM
He sure sounds amazing alright! A wonderful story to share through your most wonderful rhyme. Very well written my friend and thank you for your support and comments on my poetry. Michael
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Date: 6/12/2008 2:58:00 AM
Absolutly AMAZING! WHERE have all these real men gone? It seems we are in dire need of them these days...too many cell phones, not enough honour! well done write! Love Kristin
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