P51B/C MUSTANG Seat

JIMSJEEP · 02-11-2009, 10:28 PM

I recently came across this little beauty on Milweb, a French guy form the Normandy region had this item for sale, the history was very vague. He mentioning his Father had acquired it from a wrecked aircraft during the war, stating it was from a P47. It is actually from a P51B/C Mustang, with the high backrest made North American stamps making it a rare piece of kit. It would be interesting to know exactly how it came to reside where it did, but I guess that's all lost in the mists of time, still a nice item, particualy with the lap strap detail.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 02-11-2009, 10:39 PM

That looks a super item! Great conversation peice. I agree, it is a pity that the exact history to it is now lost. I would love to sit in it and just let my mind wonder.

Cheers, Ade.

PS: when you have time tell us more about your Jeep.

JIMSJEEP · 02-11-2009, 10:45 PM

Will do buddy, off out for a pint! Log on later...

**Steve T** · 02-12-2009, 01:30 AM

Very nice !!

Looks pretty bloody uncomfortable though !

Steve T

**ssg keay** · 02-12-2009, 08:35 AM

Nope, not that uncomfortable....the pilot actually sits on his chute, which acts as a cushion and normally there is a thin cushion on the back also. Ok, so it is not like your average lazy-boy recliner, but still, hehe. Hey Jim, if you ever want to part with it, let me know.... I am trying to re-create the cockpit of a P-51B (mainly with parts from crashed Mustangs). Danny

ace · 02-12-2009, 09:48 AM

what an awsome piece of history wow ,looks amazing

JIMSJEEP · 02-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Ace, cheers man, yes it is a seriously nice bit of kit, glad to show it to you guys. There is some serious history behind this seat and how it ended up bellying in Normandy!

**Steven M** · 12-14-2009, 06:19 AM

I'm with Ade. I can just see myself strapped in for a "ride" on the living room floor while watching "12 O' Clock High"....Vrrrrrrrooooooooooommmmmm.

**VERSUCH** · 12-14-2009, 07:20 AM

As mentioned ..VERY NICE ITEM..no corrosion or even rust
stains on the straps,someone has taken good care of that
seat......superb....Thanks for showing it.
Regards Mike

**Les** · 10-20-2011, 01:29 AM

These are great photos of a bit not normally seen. I am drawing up a seat for a mates hot rod based on a WW2 pilot`s seat. These are the best I have seen. If you do not mind would you have a photo of the rear of the seat and be willing to provide some measurements of the seat if I provide a a drawing with dimensions I require.
Regards
Thanks
Les