CIRCA 1967, MADE FOR AN ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING MACH 2.27 JET FIGHTER

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A BRITISH MARTIN-BAKER MK.4 EJECTOR SEAT
CIRCA 1967, MADE FOR AN ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING MACH 2.27 JET FIGHTER
Fitted with various belts and restraints and applied labels including an applied label 'THIS SEAT IS SAFE TO USE AT GROUND LEVEL AT A SPEED OF 90 KNOTS'
54 in. (137.5 cm. ) long approx.; 19 in (48.5 cm.) wide approx.

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Lot Essay

The English Electric Lightning is a supersonic jet aircraft in use during the Cold War. It was developed to intercept bomber aircraft and thus has exceptional climb, altitude and speed; pilots have described flying it as "being saddled to a skyrocket".

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