I think the problem was the related to punching out at high speed with the canopy technology of the time.

It is a nasty little airplane, all engine and room for a small pilot.

w..

Howard Winter wrote:

> Russell,
>
> On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:59:37 +1200, Russell McMahon wrote:
>
> > One of a very few aircraft with a downward firing ejector seat.
>
> Yes, hands up those who think that was a Good Idea?  :-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Howard Winter
> St.Albans, England
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