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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10592037765412 |
| SKU: | A5/2609/K511 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR764 (89) |
| Category: |
Aviation: Military Aircraft / Air Forces / Air Bases |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE MAN IN THE HOT SEAT
by Doddy Day
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Collins 1969, 1st edition
Size (mm): 145 w x 220 h x 25 d
Pages: 219
SKU: A5/2609/K511
ABOUT
Chronicles the dramatic history and engineering development of the aviation ejector seat, specifically focusing on Martin-Baker escape systems.
Before writing the book, William "Doddy" Hay served in the RAF airborne army and became a prominent live test pilot ("guinea pig") for aircraft ejection systems.
On April 1, 1961, at Chalgrove Airfield, Doddy Hay made history by successfully conducting the first live "Zero-Zero" static ejection from ground level, proving that pilots could safely eject from a stationary aircraft at zero altitude and zero speed.
Illustrated throughout with monochrome images.
CONDITION
Excellent with only wear on dust jacket, faint marks on end papers, no stamps or inscriptions.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail. First three images for illustrative purposes only—not actual item.
REMARKS
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