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<p>Presented herein is a report on the ejection seat in emergency escape<br>from U. S. Navy aircraft from the first ejection in August 1949 through<br>May 1956.<br><br>The purpose of this study is to:<br>a. Present an analysis of the emergency uses of the ejection seat for<br>the period covered.<br>b. Apprise operating commands of the ejection seat record.<br>c. Present brief discussions concerning the factors which influence<br>the success of the ejection procedure.<br><br>This is the fourth report on emergency usage of the ejection seat<br>prepared by the Naval Aviation Safety Center. It will be noted that the<br>report considers all of the ejections which have occurred through May<br>1956 and thus includes the information contained in the previous reports.<br>It is anticipated that additional reports will be prepared as the usage of<br>the ejection seat increases.<br><br><br></p>
<br>Subjects: aviation medicine</div>
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U. S. Naval Aviation Safety Center</div>
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