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Old 9/19/09 | 09:54 AM
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'Captain Slow' in a U2 Spy Plane @ 70,000ft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PmYItnlY5M

Pretty darn cool!
Old 9/19/09 | 10:17 AM
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Wow, that was kewl!
Old 9/19/09 | 11:06 AM
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Very cool indeed. Sub zero on the "cool wall". Being a U2 chase car used to be one of the SSP Mustang's duties too. Would have been nice if they had one of those out there. Hold on, going to watch the whole show now... Thanks for posting!

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Old 9/19/09 | 04:38 PM
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Incredible!
Old 9/19/09 | 06:28 PM
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you need to watch the entire show..it's fantastic!
Old 9/19/09 | 06:53 PM
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Where can I do that?
Old 9/19/09 | 07:18 PM
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All I know is that it was marvelous (as stuff like this usually is) and it makes me a little sad, in that, given what I do, what is likeliest to happen... I'll never have that experience. James May is a very very lucky man indeed, and I'm happy and jealous at the same time.

Top Gear did pick the right man for the job, though, as Richard would be all hyper, and Jeremy would... just not work. James the musician is appropriately appreciative and proper for the role here.

Congrats, James! You suck.
Old 9/19/09 | 10:43 PM
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this segment was fantastic!

James' vocal flow is perfect for a bit like this
Old 9/19/09 | 10:49 PM
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Oh hell yes!
Old 9/20/09 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by houtex
All I know is that it was marvelous (as stuff like this usually is) and it makes me a little sad, in that, given what I do, what is likeliest to happen... I'll never have that experience. James May is a very very lucky man indeed, and I'm happy and jealous at the same time.

Top Gear did pick the right man for the job, though, as Richard would be all hyper, and Jeremy would... just not work. James the musician is appropriately appreciative and proper for the role here.

Congrats, James! You suck.
That's so true. It would be quite entertaining to watch Jeremy Clarkson put through the battery of tests and training though. Also would have been cool to see The Stig in there lounging in a flight suit.
Old 9/20/09 | 04:10 PM
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Yeah, with his helmet inside their helmet? That would be rather epic.
Old 9/20/09 | 04:18 PM
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Yeah, with his helmet inside their helmet? That would be rather epic.
LoL, that would be too funny!
Excellent segment and James was definitely the best person for it. think I could watch it over and over.
Old 9/20/09 | 05:39 PM
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Where can I do that?
Right, sign me up! Thats a job I could do 24/7
Old 9/21/09 | 04:43 AM
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Great watch!
Old 9/21/09 | 06:40 AM
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What do you in the Military?
I drive a musclecar at over 100mph down a runway. Repeatedly.
Old 9/21/09 | 06:54 AM
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Epic.
Old 9/21/09 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Treadhead
Excellent segment and James was definitely the best person for it. think I could watch it over and over.
I agree completely! That was great!
Old 9/21/09 | 08:42 AM
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I love this show. I watch it every chance I get, but I've never seen this episode. My God that was beautiful.
Old 9/21/09 | 12:13 PM
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Here is a link to the full episode. It is not Top Gear, it's a documentary of sorts called "James May On The Moon". http://videos.streetfire.net/video/J...-12_691392.htm
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