<p>Here's the story!</p>
<p>In November 2002, while training in Nevada, VF-213, an F-14D squadron was tasked with giving a familiarization Flight to an officer from one of our Aegis Class Cruisers. Apparently this individuals shoulder straps were not properly adjusted. While pulling positive Gs he began to float out of the ejection seat. In order to readjust his position he reached down and grabbed that little yellow and black stripped handle. Bang! The next thing he knew he was no longer in the Tomcat. He landed with minor injuries, was rescued and the Tomcat was recovered safely at NAS Fallon.</p>
<p>That must have been one surprised SWO! :D</p>