This was the first model on the supersonic Mach 2 F-104 that fired upward.(1960-1968). The seat comes as a true Show Piece of Vintage Jet Fighter Aviation in fully mirror polished finish.This version shown here as a "Library Seat", features the holed sledge as lower subframe for chair stabilisation.
Provided with a leather cushion for seating, the chair retains the original canvas webbing on forward moving arm rests.
This webbing was deployed before ejection, in order to avoid the swaying of the arms at the high speed blow out.
Also note the oxygen cylinders, that kept the pilot sharp and decisive, as he was ejected into a sort of traumatic experience.
The seat has a stunning richness in details, finish and trim, also due to the number of cables, motors, arms, rivets etc.
All C-2 models have the original Lockheed manufacturing plate just under the head rest, as proof of authenticity.
For finding a genuine part of that famed vintage Starfighter from the mid sixties, you have got to be lucky.
Here is your chance for owning such unique component, the life saver of many a pilot, who escaped from hell flight out from the legendary "Widow Maker", only due to this type of chair.
