From The Archives: 50 Years Ago In Aviation Week
A dramatic Aviation Week cover image in the summer of 1974 showed British Royal Air Force Flt. Lt. Geoff Hulley ejecting from his disabled Hawker Siddeley Harrier during an RAF exercise in Cyprus. A Martin-Baker Mk. 9 rocket-assisted seat was used for the ejection. Hulley broke his ankle on landing. Photo by Robin Adshead.
Read the contents page to see a range of news and features we showcased in that issue, including ERTS phtogtraphs of a Soviet farming area on page 49 and how an electronic warfare unit expanded its efforts, page 36.
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