There were a lot of pilots that would shoot a guy in his chute during WWII. It depended on the pilot. At one point the British actually ordered it, but many pilots refused, either directly, or by missing, (for some odd reason :-) ).
Last night I shot a guy in his chute to keep him from seeing 2 C47s that were inbound his base. I was called a bastard, (with a smile attached). Later after we had taken the base I sent him a personal and told him why. I think he took it well. Personally, If I'm dumb enough to bail at high altitude, then I'd welcome some guy to shoot me so I can get down to the ground and replane sooner.
AND I LOVE TO SHOOT THE SCORE QUEENS WHEN I GET THE CHANCE. AIN'T NOTHING BETTER THEN WRECKING SOME BEAN COUNTERS EGO TRIP :-)
When I fly Jap, I shoot chutes when opportunity presents itself. That's what the japs did in WWII and I like to be historically correct when it's feasible.
I vote to keep the ability to shoot people in chutes. It's a great stress reliever/Ego buster. :-)
Let the fools learn how to wait until they SEE THE SHEEP before opening their chutes! :-)
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