Yes, the first time I realised that this fast jet flying business was not a game was when poor old Phil "PMAR" Martin copped it at Chivenor very early on when I just started flying Hawks. I can also remember in the mid 90s it felt like I was going to funerals of mates 2-3 times a year. When I look to remember I find these websites help me remember the dates and their faces - it's absolutely spot when they say "they do not grow old" and it makes me realise how very lucky I have been with 2000hrs+ on Martin-Baker's finest without pulling the handle.
Hawk ejections
TORNADO ejections
LJ