Ejector seat - MARTIN BAKET - Lot 386

Ejector seat - MARTIN BAKET S.E.M.M.B. (Société d'Exportation des Matériel Martin Baker) ejector seat, type A.M.4 ref 172302-03, F0754 and number 197. First commissioned in July 1973 and last overhauled in June 1977. Nameplate. Mounted on a tubular base. H. Height: 156 cm Stand diameter: approx. 70 cm Martin Baker is an English ejector seat manufacturer founded in 1929 by Sir James Martin and Valentine Baker. Initially an aircraft manufacturer, the company specialized in the production of rescue systems for fighter pilots. The first attempt was made on January 24, 1945. In 1946, the first in-flight ejection took place at 515 km/h and over 8,000 feet altitude. This company equips the majority of Western combat aircraft. All components in this lot are sold as is, as collector's items for static display only, and may not be used for any reason whatsoever, regardless of any refurbishment work that may have been carried out.