James Martin (engineer)
Sir James Martin | |
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Martin in 1974 | |
| Born | 11 September 1893 |
| Died | 5 January 1981 (aged 87) Southlands Manor, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Inventor of the ejector seat and founder of the Martin-Baker aircraft company |
| Spouse | Muriel Haines |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Thomas Martin & Sarah Coulter |
Sir James Martin (11 September 1893 – 5 January 1981) was a British engineer who together with Captain Valentine Baker founded the Martin-Baker aircraft company which is now a leading producer of aircraft ejection seats.