One of those ”how did he manage to fly that back?”

[Micael]

Happened in 1982. Two J35F Draken collided during air combat training in the dark. One became inoperable and the pilot ejected safely. The other one was flown back to the base despite some pretty noticeable damage.

[jemhouston]

Not uncommon



https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/that-time- ... ut-a-wing/

[kdahm]

Then there's the dreaded B-52 six-engine landing.

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-inc ... -the-wing/



Sure, he had a bit of vibration, but he only had 6/8 power available.

[Bouncy70]

Happened in 1982. Two J35F Draken collided during air combat training in the dark. One became inoperable and the pilot ejected safely. The other one was flown back to the base despite some pretty noticeable damage.

The image caption translates to something like "it was a bit difficult to land"...

[Micael]

Happened in 1982. Two J35F Draken collided during air combat training in the dark. One became inoperable and the pilot ejected safely. The other one was flown back to the base despite some pretty noticeable damage.

The image caption translates to something like "it was a bit difficult to land"...

Indeed, I’ve got the associated article here if you’re interested: