[kach22i]

I thought the flyboys here would find these two links interesting.

Bird Strikes:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Aerodrome/WildlifeControl/tp13549/Plates.htm

Plate 7 — The helmet and face-shield probably saved the life of the pilot when he was struck in the face by windshield and bird debris.

Chinese Flight:
http://ships.bouwman.com/Planes/Bad-Jet-Engine.html

A pilot for a Chinese carrier requested permission and landed at FRA (Frankfurt, Germany) for an unscheduled refueling stop. The reason became soon apparent to the ground crew: The Number 3 engine had been shut down because of excessive vibration, and because it didn't look so good.

Be careful up there fellas.