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Old 17th May 2009, 07:37
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From June 08

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Originally Posted by javafox
I have not come across any research on the safety of rear-facing seats vs. forward facing seats whilst conducting my own research, but if I do, I will certainly post here.

RAF 1945
USAF 1958
FAA 1988
Japan Civil Aeronautics Board 1994

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Common fatalities/fatal injuries for forward facing (assuming seats do not concertina together in the crash) are caused by severe internal injuries from lap belts and sometimes severance of torsos by the belts (all finished brekkie?). Cured by 3-point harnesses.
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