Cobrahistorian Posted November 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2014 Hey all, Just had this one pretty much fall in my lap. It is the rear seat from F-4J/S 155812, which served with both the Navy and the Marines from 1968-1985. The seat itself is dated 1967. Here's what we've been able to piece together so far on her service. VF-31/AC101 (1968/69?, Airfix model kit has these markings.)...VF-103/AC212 (1973)... VF-101/AD112 (1975)... Converted to F-4S (1981)... VF-103/AA202 (1982)... VMFA-251/DW04 (1984, see the list here: http://www.fighterco...p?f=18&p=333845, 155812 appears to be parked behind 155575/DW8)...AMARC/8F0204 (1985). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerdogi Posted November 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 11, 2014 That's a great find! I've been dying for one of those. The condition is wonderful, and perfect for restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted November 30, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2014 Wow, that's pretty killer man! Thanks for posting it. Looks like you need a lot of parts but when it's done, it will have been worth it!! Just how did you acquire this seat?? -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 22, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 22, 2014 Sweeeeeet......awesome find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrahistorian Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted October 3, 2016 Looks like she's a combat vet too. Vietnam cruise in 72-73 with VF-103. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted October 3, 2016 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2016 Looks like she's a combat vet too. Vietnam cruise in 72-73 with VF-103. Are you tracking the seat records, or the aircraft buno? These seats did not stay with the buno for life. During overhaul it was common to have seats removed and newly reworked seats installed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrahistorian Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted October 4, 2016 Aircraft. Didn't know there was a way to track seat serial number. Thanks Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted October 4, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 4, 2016 Aircraft. Didn't know there was a way to track seat serial number. Thanks Chris! Great looking seat!! Unless you have the Aircraft logbook or the Ejection seat logbook (which is almost impossible to acquire) the actual history is tough to pin down. Seeing the Buno stenciled on the seat back is a good indication that seat was last installed in that particular Buno. I would imagine it would be a safe assumption that your seat probably saw numerous war cruises during Viet-nam. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted October 4, 2016 Share #9 Posted October 4, 2016 Nice seat!...im assuming Buno is the plane but what does that mean?....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted October 4, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 4, 2016 Buno is the aircraft bureau number. 155812 for this F-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted October 4, 2016 Share #11 Posted October 4, 2016 Ah got it, thanks!...im just a helmet guy!...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted October 5, 2016 Share #12 Posted October 5, 2016 Understand. US Naval aviation used a BuNo. The USAF used a serial number such as 67-0321, with 67 representing the year 1967. I am almost certain that the USAF kept the same seat(s) with the same aircraft, where as the USN/USMC did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted October 5, 2016 Share #13 Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks for the Buno explanation. I was wasting a brain cell or two on it. Cool seat! Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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