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GAU-8 · 01-18-2008, 11:05 AM

Well done Gents. Good job on the name Glyn. I show a different date but the situation is correct. Tarek, you were first by a mere 5 minues, you're question.

The first use of an ejection seat was made by pilot Schenk, on 13-1-1943. He required it's use when the He 280, which was powered by two Argus pulse-jets that required a high forward speed to start up, refused to separate from the tow aircraft due to the cable release mechanism icing up. As a precaution, Schenk ejected and landed safely.

01-18-2008, 11:05 AM	#100 (permalink)
GAU-8 Old Cold Warrior *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-14-07 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 577 Country:	Well done Gents. Good job on the name Glyn. I show a different date but the situation is correct. Tarek, you were first by a mere 5 minues, you're question. The first use of an ejection seat was made by pilot Schenk, on 13-1-1943. He required it's use when the He 280, which was powered by two Argus pulse-jets that required a high forward speed to start up, refused to separate from the tow aircraft due to the cable release mechanism icing up. As a precaution, Schenk ejected and landed safely. Last edited by GAU-8 : 01-18-2008 at 11:11 AM.