On the 30th May 1949, 75 years ago today, a Martin-Baker Ejection Seat was used to save the life of a young test pilot by the name of Jo Lancaster. Jo was flying an Armstrong Whitworth AW.52 and sat aboard a pre-mk1 ejection seat which would save his life and seal his fate as Ejectee … Continue reading Martin-Baker celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first ejection