I got buzzed by a jet fighter

[young1]

The f111 crew sit side by side in a pod that ejects if they pull the handle unlike conventional jets.

funny that.

Remember that one crashed at Ohakea a few years ago and they did eject the pod (cant remember if anyone was hurt of not)

(Sorry I see that this has already been mentioned!)

[Chrislost]

I feel your pleasure.

Was climbing Tongariro mid winter when we heard a rumble. First thing we thought was eruption, as it was really loud. Then out of nowhere two skyhawks came up the valley and our level beside us on the mountain.

Those were the days.

i had exactly the same on a school trip.
Had just climbed out of that flat basin bit and they came screaming past...
FK it was cool!

[McJim]

I was working at Warbirds over Wanaka all weekend. Saw the F111 quite a few times. scared the bejesus out of my kids.

Only did Mach 0.9 - I think Mach 1 and above is illegal over land though so they don't fly about at full tit.

Took me back to my days in the West of Scotland where the RAF flew exercises almost daily over the Kyles of Bute (with Submarines the size of tower blocks underneath)

[2fst4u]

i was at warbirds both days. it was great. but on sunday we left as soon as the f-111 and c-17 flew over so we could go to queenstown for some luging