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In TV and movies, a fighter pilot ejecting from their jet comes across as a cut-and-dry procedure. Although it occurs in only a few seconds, ejecting is a complex and violent process that relies on a lot of luck. Even for fighter pilots who successfully eject, around 20% to 30% of them suffer some sort of spinal fracture. We spoke with Air Force veteran Lt. Col. Pete Smith, one of the few fighter pilots who has actually had to eject, to learn what really happens. | Insider Tech

Engineering for life. An ejection seat may represent a crew member’s last chance to survive. Martin-Baker: for over 70 year the world’s leading aircraft escape system manufacturer. Accept no substitute. This ejection seat line up was put together for the recent “Guy Martin -Top Gun” TV show. Believed to be a world first showcasing 70 years of ejection seat evolution. Seats featured are from @jetartaviation inventory and the private collection of our aviation friend @philippetondeur1 #ejectionsea