Ron McPartland
Ron McPartland, a Leitrim-born Air Corps cadet, made aviation history on May 5, 1961, when he became the first person to eject from an Irish aircraft, a Vampire jet, during a training exercise gone awry. His remarkable descent without parachute training ended safely, marking a significant moment in cross-Border aviation cooperation, as the ejector seat that saved him was designed by Northern Irish engineer James Martin.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,416 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,416 | $5,100 | 4$ |
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Ireland:
Ron McPartland was the first man to make a certain kind of journey in an Irish aircraft using an ejector seat.
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