The British Martin-Baker MB 5 was the ultimate development of a series of prototype fighter aircraft built during the Second World War. Neither the MB 5 nor its predecessors ever entered production, despite what test pilots described as excellent performance.
Martin-Baker MB 5
An MB 5 replica, nearing completion as of 2006[update].
Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited is a British manufacturer of ejection seats and safety-related equipment for aviation. The company was originally an aircraft manufacturer before becoming a pioneer in the field of ejection seats. The company's headquarters are in Higher Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with other sites in France, Italy and the United States.
Gloster Meteor WA638, owned by Martin-Baker and used for ejection seat tests
Meteor WL419 is also used for ejection seat tests
Martin-Baker Ejection seat MK.GT5 in the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash 1961–1976