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Old 23rd Nov 2014, 15:04
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charliegolf
 
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One of the exhibitors was Martin Baker and their demonstration included a 'live' ejection by "Doddy" Hayes from the back of a lorry as it raced down the runway. He ejected, parachute opened and landed safely.

Flight International's report about the show say he ejected from a static lorry, but my recollection was that the lorry was moving down the runway. Either way a very brave man and not something I would do!
I read his book, "The Man in the Hot Seat". Impressive. I think he was a PTI by training wasn't he?

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