October 8, 2007 at 11:20 am
Am trying to read James R. Hansen’s biography of Neil Armstrong “First Man” – I’m finding it heavy going.
Am at the part of Armstrong’s career whilst flying with VF-51 over Korea from the USS Essex.
On 3rd September, 1951 a six foot section of his F9F-2 Panther starboard wing was sheared off by a cable trap set up by the North Koreans and, unable to land he safely ejected.
The narrative says (page 95) “….the Panther’s British-made Stanley model 22G ejection seat….”
I’ve never heard of this type before – Martin Baker are, deservedly very well known and I know that Folland designed their own seat for the Gnat.
Anyone else know of Stanley, what the company’s origins were and what happened to it?
Roger Smith.
By: bazv - 8th October 2007 at 18:34
Nice to see the word EJECTION seat being used. Our people in the media are so in love with American films and TV, they keep calling them ejector seats…
Bri :diablo:
And as the old safety poster said…….:D 😀 😀
By: bri - 8th October 2007 at 17:27
Nice to see the word EJECTION seat being used. Our people in the media are so in love with American films and TV, they keep calling them ejector seats…
Bri :diablo:
By: whalebone - 8th October 2007 at 16:54
Take a gander here.
http://www.ejectionsite.com/emakers.htm