The moments before an ejection, as described by members of the Martin-Baker Tie Club. 🔻Watch the full video: piped.video/watch?v=7AODsGL1… #engineeringforlife #tieclub #martinbaker #navy #usnavy #us250

On Wednesday 23rd September, a Royal Air Force Hawk T2 crashed near RAF Valley. Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker GB10LH Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

Ejectee #4813 & #5657 take us back to the day of their ejection. Watch the full video on YouTube: piped.video/watch?v=7AODsGL1… 🔻Learn more about the Tie Club: martin-baker.com/tie-club #engineeringforlife #tieclub #martinbaker #navy #usnavy #us250

EJECTEES ONLY: We spoke to Ejectee #4813 & #5657. Earlier this year, Martin-Baker visited two former U.S. Navy aircrew who are both members of the Tie Club. ⚓ WATCH NOW: piped.video/watch?v=7AODsGL1… #engineeringforlife #tieclub #martinbaker #navy #usnavy #us250

Two U.S. Navy aircrew. Two emergencies. Two ejections that saved their lives. Hear the first-hand stories of an F/A-18 pilot and an F-14 Tomcat RIO who survived two very different accidents - thanks to their Martin-Baker ejection seats. Brandon, callsign “Norman”, was flying an F/A-18 when a head-on collision during a training flight over the mountains left him with no option but to eject. His Martin-Baker US14A (NACES - Navy Aircrew Common Ejection Seat) got him safely out of the aircraft. Dave Baranek, callsign “Bio”, was an F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) when a carrier landing in the Indian Ocean went catastrophically wrong. When the arresting gear failed to stop the Tomcat, Dave and his pilot were forced to eject before the aircraft went over the side. Both escaped using Martin-Baker GRU-7A ejection seats. 🔻Two aircraft. Two generations of U.S. Navy aviation. One shared experience. And one very exclusive membership. Watch the full video: piped.video/watch?v=7AODsGL1… #engineeringforlife #martinbaker

The Martin-Baker team are exhibiting at AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference next week 🔻 Visit us at Booth #1255 to learn more about our latest generation F-16 and F-35 ejection seat systems and meet members of our team. #AFA #EngineeringForLife

Ejectee Stephen S. Fowler, Capt. USAF, Retired 🔻 “I was the "student instructor" in a McDonnell Douglas RF-4C on February 19, 1980. During this mission, the instructor pilot, Captain Tom Carl, observed me performing basic instrument and aerobatic manoeuvres from the back seat. After completing an instrument approach to McIntyre ANG Base in South Carolina, we proceeded to the Shaw AFB Military Operating Area (MOA) for a series of aerobatic manoeuvres typical of student missions I would fly as an instructor. As I later learned, certified instructor pilots can sometimes become quite bored during these missions. To relieve the monotony, and under the guise of "demonstrating" a manoeuvre, Captain Carl informed me that he was going to take control of the aircraft and demonstrate an accelerated stall. As a student, this was welcome since when the instructor is flying, the student is not being graded. Captain Carl set up the manoeuvre perfectly and began smoothly applying "G" forces to the aircraft, which should have resulted in a "rocking" of the wings — a precursor to a full stall and the signal to relieve the "G" force by reducing back pressure on the control stick. However, the aircraft did not display the usual "wing rock." Instead, it violently entered a barrel roll and then a flat spin. Initially, I thought Captain Carl was demonstrating a situation that sometimes occurs in RF-4 student flights, which requires a quick instructor response. But as I heard his surprised voice and saw him quickly executing procedures to recover from the spin, I realised this was not planned. Unfortunately, the RF-4 was known to be incapable of recovering from a flat spin, as clearly stated in the pilot's operating manual. Despite this, Captain Carl attempted the prescribed emergency procedures for a normal spin, but they proved ineffective. For the first few seconds, I still assumed the spin was intentional and we would soon recover, noting how smooth the ride was despite descending at over 20,000 feet per minute. One of the steps in the "Spin Recovery" procedure was to deploy the drag parachute. As Captain Carl deployed the parachute, I thought about how embarrassing it would be to return to base with it having been deployed and jettisoned — something that rarely happens and is usually an awkward mistake by a pilot. Little did I know, mere seconds later, we would be "jettisoning" the entire aircraft." Read the full story here: lnkd.in/ekhtspT7 #EngineeringForLife

On Friday 31st July, a United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed short of the runway at MCAS Miramar, California. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US16E Ejection Seat. 
Earlier today, a Hungarian JAS-39C Gripen crashed under unknown circumstances near Szolnok. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker S10LS Ejection Seat.   #EngineeringForLife

This year at Tailhook, Martin-Baker will have an additional booth dedicated to our Ejectee community #135 We're looking forward to meeting Martin-Baker ejectees, hearing their stories, and learning more about their journey. If you're attending Tailhook and would be willing to share your story in a short interview, please stop by our booth. Alternatively, you can contact us in advance at media@martin-baker.co.uk to arrange a convenient time. We look forward to seeing you all next week! #Hook26 #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

We're looking forward to returning to the Tailhook show next week! Visit the Martin-Baker team at Booth #131 to see the US16E ejection seat on display and learn more about the latest developments in escape system technology! #Hook26 #EngineeringForLife

Farnborough Day 4! Martin-Baker is proud to support over 16,500 seats across 106 Operators in 86 countries flying 63 different Aircraft types 🔻 #EngineeringForLife

A busy 3rd day walking the halls of Farnborough Airshow! 🔻 #EngineeringForLife

Day 3 at Farnborough Airshow✈️ It's been a busy and productive start to the week, with great conversations taking place across the Martin-Baker stand 🔻 Today we're showcasing the Mk17, our ultra-lightweight escape system designed for optionally manned and basic trainer aircraft. Learn more about Martin-Baker's commitment to protecting aircrew for over 80 years: martin-baker.com/news_and_ev… #FarnboroughAirshow #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

Day 1 at Farnborough International Airshow is underway! We're delighted to be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow, showcasing the Martin-Baker Mk18 Seat, the latest evolution in escape system technology and a key capability on next-generation aircraft programmes around the world 🔻 Find out more about the MK18 here: lnkd.in/eqAeCi44 #MartinBaker #FarnboroughAirshow #EngineeringForLife

We're looking forward to exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow next week in Hall 1 #1260! ✈️ It's set to be a fantastic week of meetings, networking, and industry engagement as we showcase the latest in Martin-Baker's escape system technology and connect with customers, partners and industry colleagues from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔻 #FIA2026 #FarnboroughAirshow #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

🎉For 75 of America’s 250 years, Martin-Baker ejection seats have helped protect the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces through saving 3,632 U.S. aircrew lives to date. That story began on 21 December 1951, when the first U.S. aircrew member ejected from a Canberra using a Martin-Baker Mk1C seat. Most recently, on 13 June 2026, a U.S. Marine Corps aviator ejected from an F/A-18 Hornet using a US14A NACES ejection seat. Through Martin-Baker America, the company maintains a dedicated presence in the United States, working closely with U.S. customers and supporting the ejection seats relied upon by American aircrew. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Martin-Baker is proud to have supported its aircrew for the last 75 years 🔻 #US250 #EngineeringForLife

Protecting those who fly ✈️ At Martin-Baker, we don’t just engineer ejection seats; we engineer lifelines. With over 7,800 lives saved, our impact is global. We are hiring a Commercial Officer (EMEA) for a 12-month maternity cover at our HQ in Denham, Buckinghamshire. The Role Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of international defence contracts. You will lead bids, negotiate terms, manage relationship accounts, and handle contract excellence using SAP. What You Need 🔻Systems: Experience with SAP (or similar MRP) and Excel. 🔻Skills: Strong foundations in contracts, procurement, or bids. 🔻Background: Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or Economics. Why Martin-Baker? 🔻Balance: Midday finish every Friday! ⏰ 🔻Pension: 9% non-contributory pension. 🔻Time Off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 🔻Growth: Full personalised training plan. Apply Now Apply via the link below, email me at dgregory@martin-baker.co.uk, or connect with me, Dee Gregory directly here on LinkedIn. Apply here- bit.ly/4eYIx7Q #AerospaceJobs #CommercialOfficer #DefenseIndustry #BuckinghamshireJobs #Hiring #EngineeringForLife