He had a engine failure and had to do a emergency landing.
reason he probally stayed in his cockpit for that long was to make sure he didn't collide with the passenger aircraft.
also carrying external fuel tanks and live laser guided bombs....pfew
HunterICX
All the more reason to get out pronto!
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