In TV and movies, a fighter pilot ejecting from their jet comes across as a cut-and-dry procedure. Although it occurs in only a few seconds, ejecting is a complex and violent process that relies on a lot of luck. Even for fighter pilots who successfully eject, around 20% to 30% of them suffer some sort of spinal fracture. We spoke with Air Force veteran Lt. Col. Pete Smith, one of the few fighter pilots who has actually had to eject, to learn what really happens. | Insider Tech

A Turkish military C-130 cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border, according to Turkey’s defense ministry. The aircraft had taken off from Azerbaijan and was returning to Turkey when it went down. A search and rescue operation has been launched with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities. The number of crew members on board has not yet been confirmed. #militarycargoplane | #C130 | #crashes | #turkey | #azerbaijangeorgiaborder | #RepublicWorld | Republic