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When was the ejection seat invented?

Updated: 10/22/2022
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The German Luftwaffe and the Royal Swedish Air Force both tested and used ejection seats in the 1930's. -Due to lack of creditable documents it's hard to say exactly when they were invented, but certainly before WW2.

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