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Sir James Martin: The Authorized Biography of the Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Pioneer
enlarge	Author: Sara Sharman Publisher: Haynes Pubns Buy Used: $69.61 as of 2/10/2012 19:22 MST details In Stock Used (7) from $69.61 Seller: quality7 Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published) Media: Hardcover Pages: 304 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5 Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.3 ISBN: 1852605510 EAN: 9781852605513 ASIN: 1852605510 Publication Date: June 1996 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description 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 James's 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.

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