The pictures of Curly Hurst rising out of the remains of his Hawk (looked like an Airfix kit before assembly) were spectacular to say the least.
Many, many years ago, wasn't there a Sea Vixen observer who banged out on short finals as the a/c rolled uncontrolably, the seat + occupant hit the round going sideways and he survived the "landing" whilst still in the seat? Could well be wrong but certainly the story did the rounds at the time.