I'd be curious to know how many "military fast jet" pilots would, in the
event of a total engine failure contemplate/attempt a forced landing into
the likes of a farmers paddock versus ejection?

Fellow I know, Jim Walbridge, flew 105s in VN. He deadsticked one
onto a runway, not a farmer's paddock, but still not a highly
recommended procedure. It's been some years since I heard the story,
but IIRC, he hit the 180 at 10,000 agl and made the runway.

vince norris