graffspee Posted September 8, 2018 I just acquired this Ejection Seat from an USAF F-4 Phantom. I have always wanted one and could not pass up the opportunity to get it. It is pretty much complete for the most part. It is missing a few small things like the green Oxygen knob and one of the lap belts on the survival kit for starters. I also want to replace the cover for the lumbar back pad. It is in bad shape. The padding is good but the cover is shot. I am also going to have to find a manual for it. I have been able to attach some of the parts and figuring out where they go by looking at pics but I can only go so far with that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLeo Posted September 8, 2018 I love that! That is a great item to obtain and especially in the good shape it appears to be in. RIP Molly...Oct. 2000 - July 2013 For 13 years you have been my best friend and companion, giving love and asking only for love in return. May you rest now, free from your pain. I will miss you girl, and will keep you in my heart forever....the sweetest dog and best friend ever! I'll see you again one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graffspee Posted September 8, 2018 I love that! That is a great item to obtain and especially in the good shape it appears to be in. Yea, It is in great shape and the guy said it is exactly the way it was when they pulled it from the plane.Its cool also that its the pilots seat and not the Aft seat too. I have looked up the history of the aircraft and it was taken out of service in 1996 and used as a target drone over the Nevada test range. I grew up around F-4's at MacDill AFB when I was a kid and my grandfather was still in the Air Force. Its always been my favorite 60's fighter. I was so happy to be able to own a seat from one. Just need to track down the few things its missing which are small items but seem to be difficult to find... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mohawkALSE Posted September 18, 2018 Agreed, its def cool to have a Forward seat. Most you see for sale are AFT marked. I noticed one thing, the risers are from a Navy seat or it was missing the riser Koch fittings and someone added the USN type. The USAF riser Koch fittings would be a male fitting whereas the USN are a female. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F-4phan Posted December 11, 2018 Graffspee have you found the USAF harness fittings for the seat yet, how about a trade, your Navy fittings for a set of Navy ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67Rally Posted December 11, 2018 Boeing surplus has these for sale right now for only 12.5 large! https://www.boeingstore.com/collections/furniture/products/f-4-phantom-ii-ejection-seat-iii?ss=paid If I had the coin and the room, I'd be all over one. I got to the fleet just in time to see the last of the Phantoms in service. I do not profess to be a militaria expert, but I conduct as much research as I am capable of and then write about my findings.Check out my blogs, The Veteran's Collection (general militaria) and Chevrons and Diamonds (military baseball) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F-4phan Posted December 12, 2018 I think it is outrages what the Boeing store is selling those seats for (another one sells for $19,500), which are not in the best condition, incomplete, and the more expensive one with the wrong fittings (USN riser fittings instead of USAF even though it is a USAF seat. You can find seats that are a lot nicer on Ebay for a lot less than those. I'm attaching a couple of pics of the USN MB Mk.7 seat that I have and which I will be selling soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted December 12, 2018 Very cool...Drooling....just saw this thread... Needs a red pin bag and the thigh and ankle straps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWalsh Posted January 28, 2019 F-4phan - is the stand which your seat is on, an original US military stand used when maintaining the seat, or is it a custom made stand for display use? Thanks! I think it is outrages what the Boeing store is selling those seats for (another one sells for $19,500), which are not in the best condition, incomplete, and the more expensive one with the wrong fittings (USN riser fittings instead of USAF even though it is a USAF seat. You can find seats that are a lot nicer on Ebay for a lot less than those. I'm attaching a couple of pics of the USN MB Mk.7 seat that I have and which I will be selling soon. Front com.jpg IMG_0466 com.jpg Rear com.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graffspee Posted April 9, 2019 Graffspee have you found the USAF harness fittings for the seat yet, how about a trade, your Navy fittings for a set of Navy ones. Just signed on to this site and saw your post. I had not signed on in a while. If you have a set of USAF harness fittings I would be willing to do a trade. I am also looking for a Sear Key. I am missing one for the initiator on the lower right side of the seat, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
