PR 9 "Nav" Ejection.
I've told this here before, sorry if it's a repeat for you.
13 Sqn., Akrotiri, 1963-ish.
S.A.C Armourer returns to crewroom and says"O.K. Sarge, I've disarmed that seat." Sarge rises to his feet and wanders down to aircraft carrying spring balance, climbs onto Navs seat, hooks balance around pan handle and pulls to check force required.
Wrong aircraft.
The frangible hatch was not in position, he was naturally leaning forward as the seat went up. The Very pistol removed the side of his shoe in passing. He sort of rolled off the front of the seat and landed on the rear fuselage, on his back and slid to the ground. The seat landed between the tailplane and the wing on the other side. His name may have been Jones. I wasn,t there personally, it was a day off for me for some reason, so if someone knows better, speak up.
Mike W