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Split-second shot Download HiRes Story Tools  Printable story  E-mail story   Subscribe now 1/30/2004 - MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho (AFPN) -- Capt. Christopher Stricklin ejects from the USAF Thunderbirds number six aircraft less than a second before it impacted the ground at an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 14. Stricklin, who was not injured, ejected after both guiding the jet away from the crowd of more than 60,000 people and ensuring he couldn't save the aircraft. This was only the second crash since the Air Force began using F-16 Falcons for its demonstration team in 1982. The ACES II ejection seat performed flawlessly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III) Search   Advanced Search More AF News  • Crash victim identified • Online write-in absentee ballot offered for overseas voters • Lending a helping hand in Uzbekistan • First ‘unmanned’ B-2 takes flight • Officials announce 2004 awards for air mobility excellence • DOD program provides technology for disabled workers • Graduation day • DOD officials issue 'green' procurement policy • Air Force surgeons train Hondurans • A Minute’s worth of training • Making the cut • Secured ballots • DOD launching anti-flu health campaign • Airman cashes in on pair of IDEAs • Air Force receiving OIF artwork Commentary  Involvement key to suicide prevention

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