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Sir James Martin: The Authorized Biography of the Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Pioneer

hardcover – January 1, 1996
by Sharman, Sara
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ISBN-13: 9781852605513 ISBN-10: 1852605510
Publisher
Brand: Haynes Pubns
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 1996
Weight
1.7 lbs
Dimensions
24.80×2.50×17.10 cm

About this book

Sir James Martin: The Authorized Biography of the Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Pioneer by Sharman, Sara. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781852605513.

A biography of Sir James Martin, founder of the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company and designer of the ejection seat which has saved the lives of more than 6400 aircrew worldwide. One of the finest engineers of this century, Sir James was a passionate individualist, with little time for government control. The book features Sir Jamess prototype aircraft, including the MB5 piston-engined fighter, and examines the ejection seat for which he is best remembered. Royalties from the book will be donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund.