Hi All,
Sorry if it's a bit late, but have only just picked up on this thread.
I'll start by admitting I am not military or an fj pilot - just a very avid aviation enthusiast [anorak some would say
]. So I hope I don't instigate any aggravation which seems to befall many none flying contributors.
The thread reminded me of a book on my shelf "3 Great Air Stories". "The Man in the Hot Seat". Tells the story of Doddy Hay who sat in many MB seats for the development programme. A good account (I think) of the development of a life-saver.
Not sure if it's still available but worth a try.
Published 1970 by Collins [ISBN 0 000 192330 7].
Hope someone is interested.