Must be the biggest understatement ever
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While viewing this thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... it reminded me of what i think must be one of the biggest understatements ever made,just after the Challenger space shuttle explodes the tv commentator says 'obviously a major malfunction',can you think of any bigger understatements ever made in the media/press etc?
4 Miles Over Britain Pilot Is Sucked Out; Crew Holds On Tight - June 11, 1990
The pilot of a passenger plane was partly sucked out of the cabin window onto the nose cone of the jet today after its windshield blew out at 23,000 feet. But he was saved by crew members who clung to his ankles for 15 minutes until the co-pilot landed the plane safely in southern England.
To which the Pilot famously said as he was held on, only by his crew members, at 23,000 Feet
"I thought I was in danger of losing my life"
The pilot of a passenger plane was partly sucked out of the cabin window onto the nose cone of the jet today after its windshield blew out at 23,000 feet. But he was saved by crew members who clung to his ankles for 15 minutes until the co-pilot landed the plane safely in southern England.
To which the Pilot famously said as he was held on, only by his crew members, at 23,000 Feet
"I thought I was in danger of losing my life"
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