Ejector Seat from a Lightning Jet Aircraft, circa 1960

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Ejector Seat from a Lightning Jet Aircraft, circa 1960

About the Item

A Martin Baker ejector seat, from a Lightning jet, that has been stripped of its paint and polished to a mirror finish. With working seat height adjustment motors powered by re-chargable batteries, circa 1960. The seat is attached to a custom made polished aluminium sled foot base. Dimensions: 52 cm/20½ inches (width) x 96 cm/37¾ inches (depth) x 138 cm/54¼ inches (height). Please Note: The example shown in the photos is now sold but we have an almost identical seat from a Lightning available in the shop. The Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. was originally founded as a British aircraft manufacturer in 1934 by Captain (later Sir) James Martin and Captain Valentine Baker later becoming a pioneer in the field of ejection seats. Early seats like this example used a solid propellant charge to eject the pilot and seat by igniting the charge inside a telescoping tube attached to the back of the seat. The English Electric Lightning was a supersonic jet interceptor designed in the United Kingdom. It is one of the most famous supersonic planes of the Cold War period and flew at speeds in excess of Mach 2. Most famously it had an exceptional rate of climb, being capable of covering an astounding 50,000 feet per minute and was also famous for its ability to rapidly rotate from takeoff to climb almost vertically from the runway. The Lightning F1 entered service with RAF 74 Squadron in 1960. The aircraft’s acceleration coupled with its phenomenal rate of climb contributed greatly to its effectiveness as an all weather interceptor fighter and its air defence role. The Lightning went on to serve with the RAF for 28 years in a number of geographical areas officially leaving front line service on 30 April 1988. Bentleys are Members of LAPADA, the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

Dimensions:
Height: 54.25 in (137.8 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Refinished. Rewired: Seat height motors rewired to rechargeable batteries mounted in the head of the seat. The seat is sold with a charger for the batteries. Additions or alterations made to the original: The seat is attached to a custom made polished aluminium sled foot base. Originally it would have been mounted in the cockpit of the aircraft.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU960019929522