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Formed in 1934 by James Martin, who had evolved
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a
method of steel-tube construction. Currently leading manufacturer
of ejection seats, having made first live firing on
May 11,1945. Built experimental MB.1 two-seat light aircraft
to demonstrate construction system,
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flown March
1935. Private venture MB.2 eight-gun fighter with Napier
Dagger engine flown 3 August 1938. MB.3 experimental
fighter with Napier Sabre first flown 31 August 1942, followed
by MB.5 with Rolls-Royce Griffon 83 driving contrarotating
propellers, which made maiden flight May
23,1944.
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