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Ejector seats are a marvel of engineering that turned the tide for pilot safety in the mid-20th century. They’re just another arm of the relentless pursuit of innovation in aviation.

As ejector seat technology improved, the seats made by the likes of Martin-Baker became more powerful and able to clear aircraft in plenty of time. Downward-firing seats were no longer needed.

The Ejector is produced by Bailey Trailers, Lincolnshire, in two sizes – the Ejector 18, a twin-axle model of 34cu m capacity, and the triple-axle Ejector 22 TRI with a 40cu m body.

The ejector seat in the Hunter - built in 1956 - predated the addition of rocket assist and was an all-explosive-cartridge model, known colloquially as a "bang seat" to pilots.

It all started in 1908 with Smith & Wesson’s innovative .44 Hand Ejector First Model, or as the company more stoically referred to it, the Smith & Wesson .44 Military Model of 1908. Today this ...

There are several aftermarket ejector body offerings - from companies such as Weldco-Beales Mfg., Homes, K-Tec and Philippi-Hagenbuch - that replace the dump body that comes on the truck with the ...

Having long lobbied the manufacturers of the V-bomber fleet to include ejector seats for all crew members, it took four years before Martin could secure an example for testing.