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| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 1st January 1975 | Classified | Martin-Baker | ||||||
| 1st January 1975 | Classified | Martin-Baker | ||||||
| 1st January 1975 | Classified | Martin-Baker | ||||||
| 1st January 1975 | Classified | Martin-Baker | ||||||
| 1st January 1975 | Classified | Martin-Baker | ||||||
| 2nd January 1975 |
 USN |
F-14A Tomcat |
158982 NK 107 |
VF-1 USS Enterprise |
On a training mission from Cubi Point. Control of aircraft
lost when fire followed a "loud thump" [see also 14 January 1975] |
Pilot Lt. Cdr. G. S. Giles ejected | Martin-Baker | |
| RIO Lt. Cdr. R. McFillin ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 13th January 1975 |
USN |
EA-6B Prowler | 158812 |
VAQ-137 USS Enterprise |
Malacca Strait, Indian Ocean. Crashed into water 15
seconds after launch when it “flamed out.” 2 OK 1 with back injuries 1 killled |
Lt. Cdr. R. Newman | Martin-Baker | |
| Lt. R. A. Kraft | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Lt. Cdr. B. G. Swanson | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Lieutenant Jack L. Pedersen perished in the mishap | ||||||||
| 14th January 1975 |
USN |
F-14A Tomcat |
159001 NK 112 |
VF-1 USS Enterprise |
flamed out while conducting a VFR intercept mission, “a loud
bang,” flames. [see also 2nd January 1975] |
Pilot Lieutenant Commander David G. Bjerke | Martin-Baker | |
| RIO Lieutenant Gerald W. Kowlok | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| cause in both mishaps: catastrophic failure in the compressor sections of their TF30-P412A engines | ||||||||
| 15th January 1975 |
 French AF |
Mystere | Capt. M. Pirou | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 16th January 1975 |
|
Mirage | Sgt. F. Delauney | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 16th January 1975 |
USAF |
F-4 Phantom | Capt. R. M. Osborn | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 23rd January 1975 |
French AF |
Mirage | Sgt. Vaganay | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 25th January 1975 |
 Indian AF |
Hunter | Flt. Lt. V. Vasudevan | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 29th January 1975 |
 RAF |
Buccaneer | Lt. Cdr. M.Bickley | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 30th January 1975 |
USAF |
F-4 Phantom | Capt. D. L. Thrasher | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 1.Lt. B. J. Smith | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 15th February 1975 |
 Italian A.F. |
F-104 | Major G. Gerelli | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 3rd February 1975 |
USAF |
FB‑111A | 68‑0280 | 380th BW | collided with 69‑6505 nr Londonderry, NH, USA | 2 crew ejected safely | ||
| 3rd February 1975 |
USAF |
FB‑111A | 69‑6505 | 380th BW | collided with 68‑0280nr Londonderry, NH, USA | 2 crew ejected safely |
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | seat | photo |
| 3rd March 1975 |
RAF |
Phantom FGR2 | XV416/H |
111 Sqn Coningsby, Lincs. |
Crashed into River Withan | Flt. Lt. P. Trotter | Martin-Baker Mk7A1 Mk1 | |
| Flg. Off. P. Tolman | Martin-Baker Mk7A1 Mk1 | |||||||
|
Pilot: Martin-Baker Mk7A1 Mk1, seat pan handle, 400', 180 IAS(K). Attitude straight and level. Cut to left eyebrow and sprained neck. Navigator: Martin-Baker Mk7A1 Mk1, seat pan handle, 400', 180 IAS(K). Attitude straight and level. Minor vertebrae damage. Cut at left eyebrow. Engine failure during or after take off. Pilot considered aircraft neither climbing or accelerating. Time delay due to navigator asking for confirmation of "Eject! Eject!" command. Crashed into River Withan, shortly after take off from Coningsby, Lincs. |
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| 5th March 1975 |
USAF |
F‑111 E | 68‑0081 | 55th TFS/20th TFW | multiple bird strike, shattering canopy, Shap Fell, Cumbria, Lake district, UK | crew ejected safely | Martin-Baker | |
| 5th March 1975 |
USAF |
F‑4E | 71‑0241 | Udom RTAFB, Thailand | collided with 67‑028775 M W of airbase | ejected safely | Martin-Baker | |
| ejected safely | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 15th March 1975 |
 Zamb |
MB326 | pilot ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 24th March 1975 |
RAF |
Victor | XH618 | Mid-air collision | Flt. Lt. K.L.Handscomb ejected using seat pan handle probably below 7000'. | Martin-Baker Mk3L1 Mk2 | ||
|
Major compression fracture of vertebrae and incomplete fracture of left ankle. Co-pilot: Martin-Baker 3L2 Mk2. Unable to reach handles. Rear crew unable to escape from cabin due to high negative "G" forces. Beyond vertical nose down attitude. resulting in loss of control. |
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| 24th March 1975 |
USN |
F-8J Crusader | 150353 | VFP-63 | in US | Lt. J. R. Batman | Martin-Baker | |
| 31st March 1975 |
 Braz |
MB326 | ASP. AV C.Neto | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 8th April 1975 |
USN |
F-8J Crusader | 149139 | VF-194 | in US | Lt. W. G. Hester | ||
| 9th April 1975 |
RAF |
Harrier GR3 | XV776/14 | 1 Sqn |
Engine main bearing failed. Crashed near Ditton Priors, Shropshire. |
Flt. Lt. J.Buckler ejected at 3,000',
250 IAS(K), attitude slightly nose up, sustained with minor MDC spatter injuries
above eyebrows and bruising on the back of the left hand |
Martin-Baker Mk 9A Mk 1 | |
| 9th April 1975 |
USN |
F-4 Phantom | Lt.JG W. G. Kerr | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Lt. E. T. Dailey | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 10th April 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mirage | J. C. Cunat | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 14th April 1975 |
 Kuwait AF |
S.Mas | Lt. A. K. Twijry | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 14th April 1975 |
USN |
A-6 Intruder | Lt. Cdr. D. Wright ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Lt. J. Miller ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 16th April 1975 |
USAF |
F-4 Phantom | S.Sgt. M. Yarnell | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Lt.COL E.McDowell | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 17th April 1975 |
 Belg |
Mirage | Capt. G. Nevrinck | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 21st April 1975 |
USN |
A-6 Intruder | Lt. E. G. Marits | Martin-Baker | ||||
| LtJg M. H. Paul ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 22nd April 1975 |
IndAF |
Hunter | Flt. Lt. N. K. Bhasin | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 25th April 1975 |
USN |
A-6 Intruder | Lt. Jg B. Kociemba ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 27th April 1975 |
USMC |
F-4 Phantom | Capt. J. M. Cluelow | Martin-Baker | ||||
| MAJ M.M.Hynes | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 30th April 1975 |
RAF |
Jaguar | Flt. Lt. W.Griffiths | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 7th May 1975 |
 Austrian Air Force |
Saab 105 OE | ejected safely | Saab | ||||
| 10th May 1975 |
USN |
A-6 Intruder | Lt. R. R. Ayres ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| LtJg R. D. Treanor ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 15th May 1975 |
 SAAF |
Buccaneer | Capt. M.G.F.Morton | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 2.Lt. A.P.Rousseau | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 15th May 1975 |
USAF |
F-4 Phantom | 1.Lt. G.L. Hoffman | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 2.Lt. T.G.Kinney | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 15th May 1975 |
RAF |
Harrier | Flt. Lt. Lowton | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 16th May 1975 |
RAF |
Harrier | Flt. Lt. P. M. Moore | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 20th May 1975 |
Italy |
F-l04 | Lt.COL B.Chianese | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Capt. C.Balducci | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 29th May 1975 |
USAF |
U‑2C | 56‑6700 | 100th SRW | nr Winterberg, West Germany | Capt. Robert Rendleman ejected ejected safely | Lockheed | |
| 29th May 1975 |
USN |
F-4 Phantom | Lt. G. A Reynolds | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Lt. J. Kumpan | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 6th June 1975 |
Belg |
Mirage | W.O R-Ven Bever | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 11th June 1975 |
USN |
F-8J Crusader | 149221 | VFP-63 | in US | Lt. J.J. A. Wagoner | Martin-Baker | |
| 13th June 1975 |
 Den |
F-104 | 2.Lt. B. H. Johansen | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 2.Lt. J. T. Stentoft | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 16th June 1975 |
RAF |
Harrier | XV800 | Bird strike caused engine failure |
ejected. Major injuries, multiple superficial lacerations to face, MDC spatter, crushed vertebrae |
Martin-Baker Mk9A Mk1 | ||
|
16th June 1975
CHECK DATE |
RAF |
Buccaneer S2B | XW536/E | 16 Sqn |
Collided with RAF Buccaneer S2B XW528/B [which
landed safely] on a sortie from Karup, Denmark. Crashed into the North Sea. |
Pilot Flt. Lt. R. G. Haynes9000', 250 IAS(K) level |
Martin-Baker Mk6MSB1 Mk2 | |
| Navigator Flt. Lt. A. Shaw 9000', 250 IAS(K) level flight | Martin-Baker Mk6MSB2 Mk5 | |||||||
| 17th June 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mirage | SaintLanne | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 22nd June 1975 |
 Iran |
F-4 Phantom | Pilot ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| RIO ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 24th June 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mirage | M. Cornus | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 29th June 1975 |
Iran |
F5 | 2.Lt. Garanpayeh | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 29th June 1975 |
USN |
EA-6B Prowler | Lt. W. B. Bierbower ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| LtJg L. T. Hunt ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Lt. Cdr. J. R. Capute ejected | Martin-Baker | |||||||
|
Lt. Jg R. W. McConchie ejected |
Martin-Baker | |||||||
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 3rd July 1975 |
USMC |
AV-8 Harrier | MAJ W.F.Gilliland | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 7th July 1975 |
USAF |
F-4 Phantom | Lt.COL R. E. Lawyer | Martin-Baker | ||||
| MAJ R. L. Hager | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 8th July 1975 |
USMC |
F-4 Phantom | Capt. E. C. Denkwalter | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 9th July 1975 |
 GerAF |
F-104 | Capt. H. Gommel | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 9th July 1975 |
USAF |
F‑104S | 63‑13256 |
58th TFTW Luke AFB, AZ, USA |
engine failed following compressor stall during post maintenance test flight | pilot ejected safely | Lockheed C-2 | |
| 10th July 1975 |
IndAF |
Marut | Flt. Lt. L. A. Fernandes | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 11th July 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mirage | Taverier | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 14th July 1975 |
Belg |
Mirage | Lt. P. Lemmens | Martin-Baker | ||||
| CDT A. Bertram | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 17th July 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mystere | A. Bonneau | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 17th July 1975 |
Fr AF |
Mirage | Fremaut | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 20th July 1975 |
 Peru |
Mirage | MAJ E. R. Lindley | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 23rd July 1975 |
GerAF |
F-104 | Lt. G. Eich | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 28th July 1975 |
USN |
F-8J Crusader | 1449163 |
VF-194 CV-34 |
DETAILS ??? | Lt. J. R. Batman | Martin-Baker | |
| 29th July 1975 |
USN |
F-8J Crusader | 149187 |
VF-194 CV-34 |
pilot Lt. R. R. Albertson ejected | Martin-Baker | ||
|
29th July 1975
CHECK DATE - should this be JUNE |
RAF |
Buccaneer | XV360 |
crashed into the North Sea off Covehithe, Norfolk. |
Pilot Flt. Lt. Patterson ejected5000', 45o nose down, rolling left. no injuries | Martin Baker Mk6MSB Mk2, | ||
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Navigator Lt. F. I. T. Lillis ejected 5000', nose down, spinning. Major injuries- face bruising and fracture of vertebrae (rolled forward during ejection - ejected first) |
Martin-Baker Mk6MSB Mk2 | |||||||
| 31st July 1975 |
Braz |
MB326 | TEN AV J. S. Tsuji | Martin-Baker | ||||
| ASP G. D. Arboes | Martin-Baker |
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 5th August1975 |
USN |
F-14 Tomcat | Cdr. C. L. Lavinder | Martin-Baker | ||||
| Lt. B. J. Recame | Martin-Baker | |||||||
| 12th August1975 |
Fr N |
Etendard | pilot ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 12th August1975 | Classified | NFD | pilot ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 15th August1975 |
USAF |
U-2R | [first loss of U-2R] | Capt John Little | Lockheed | |||
| 16th August1975 |
USN |
A‑7E |
158660 AD 444 |
VA‑174 | suffered ejectrical failure upon launch from a carrier, ditched when engine flamed out 15 miles from shore base that it had diverted to | pilot ejected and was rescued | Escapac | |
| 16th August1975 |
USN |
F-8 Crusader | Lt. S. S. Graham | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 19th August1975 |
 Oman |
S.Mas | Flt. Lt. R. Furlong | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 20th August1975 |
USN |
A-6 Intruder | Lt. G. T. Wyckoff ejected | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 22nd August1975 |
Ger N |
F-104 | O.Lt. S.H.J.Beyer | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 23rd August1975 |
USMC |
F-4 Phantom | Lt.COL C. W. Heinzerling | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 1.Lt. P.J. McNeela | Martin-Baker |
| Date | Air Force | A'cft | Unit / Serial | based | crashed | crew | photo | seat |
| 2nd September 1975 |
Brazilian AF |
Mirage | Martin-Baker | |||||
| 3rd September 1975 |
Brazilian AF |
ASP I A V Ribeiro | Martin-Baker | |||||
| 4th September 1975 |
German AF |
F-104 | HPT H. Jung | Martin-Baker | ||||
| 6th September 1975 |
RAF |
Harrier |
Accidental ejection - Fatal. Thrown 30' into air. Died shortly after arrival at hospital |
Martin-Baker Mk9A Mk1 | ||||
| 9th September 1975 |
Italian AF |
F-104 |