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Old 19th Sep 2008, 11:33
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The major change made to the ejection seat was a seat pan moulded in plastic to suit the average 1960's posterior. It was known as the "Barwood Bum". Subsequent seat designs incorporated a beaded cushion which took up the individual contours as opposed to the average.

His Aertex flying overalls were a huge improvement over the others then available. They also came in a natty white version for max solar reflection.

Had a memorable evening with Tony in the bar at Muharraq back in '70.

RIP
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