{"product_id":"the-man-in-the-hot-seat-by-doddy-day","title":"THE MAN IN THE HOT SEAT by Doddy Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE MAN IN THE HOT SEAT\u003cbr\u003eby Doddy Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eFormat: small hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Collins 1969, 1st edition \u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 145 w x 220 h x 25 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 219\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A5\/2609\/K511\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eChronicles the dramatic history and engineering development of the aviation ejector seat, specifically focusing on Martin-Baker escape systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eExcellent with only wear on dust jacket, faint marks on end papers, no stamps or inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst three images for illustrative purposes only—not actual item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55550519476516,"sku":"A5\/2609\/K511","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3891237028072816026.jpg?v=1789108413","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-man-in-the-hot-seat-by-doddy-day","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}