An informal history of ejection seats, with several accounts of ejections and their aftermath. From the primitive early trials to modern fully automatic “zero-zero” seats.
Former Tornado fighter jet navigator John Nichol, an ejectee and prisoner of war himself, tells the story from a very personal perspective, drawing on extensive interviews with ejectees and their families. A fascinating read that strives for a less technical perspective, focusing on the effects on the aviator mindset, and the often unexpected outcomes.
