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: Real-life U.S. Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down by a Bosnian Serb SA-6 missile.
: O'Grady survived for six days on grass and rainwater before being rescued. Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
: In the movie, the surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) chase the F/A-18 for minutes. Real SAM motors typically burn out in 5–10 seconds, relying on momentum for the rest of the flight. : Real-life U
: The slow-motion sequence of the pilots ejecting was highly praised for its visuals, even though the physics were exaggerated. 🎥 Production Secrets Behind Enemy Lines Movie Review - Common Sense Media but it takes many liberties.
The iconic ejection scene is one of the most famous in aviation cinema, but it takes many liberties.