'Slight' thread drift here fellas , this started off in the Old Fliers Group thread, however......
Thanks for the excellent illustrations Mr C.
There were some 'limitations'. Like, how could the 'prone' pilot see UP?
As can be imagined, in an emergency, the poor fella in the front had a whole list of things to go thru before he could 'slide down - out the back'.
Including ensuring that the nosewheel was retracted ! But then, if he was 'that' close to the ground.....well.......
The other fella in the normal cockpit went out with a bang - thanks to Messrs Martin - Baker.
Thank goodness common sense prevailed.....