Bob used to ride this elevator in Frankfurt, Germany everyday at work in 67, before he was shipped off to Viet Nam. It never-ever-ever stopped. You just hope you time your step right. He remembers having to step off a number of times a foot higher than the floor he wanted. It's about the size of a powder room. There wasn't a soldier escort then. You'll see the elevator about 1:25 in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFzbHTAWyY&feature=player_detailpage

Do you see on the other side it coming down? Bob wondered what would happen if you stayed in it--would you flip over?