Grostenquin, France

1953 – Category A Sabre Accident – Larry Milberry


Historical Detail
2 Wing, Grostenquin France

There were no fatalities until June 9, 1953, when F/O Cloutier ejected too low from 19365. The minimum safe height for ejection from the early Sabre seats was 3000 feet. Below that, pilots were taking their chances, as the escape process, other than actually getting fired out, was manual.