Martin-Baker M.B.3

Martin-Baker M.B.3

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Three prototypes ordered to Specification F.18/39, first prototype (R2492) flown at Wing, Buckinghamshire by Capt. Valentine Baker (co-owner of the company) on August 31, 1942. The aircraft was lost in a deadstick landing accident on September 12, 1942, killing Capt. Baker. The second aircraft (R2496) flew as M.B.5 on May 23, 1944, third was never built.

10/19/2003. Remarks by Charles Mac Kay: " The M.B.3 is powered by the Napier Sabre. The M.B.5 has a under scoop for the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, and a bubble canopy."


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Three prototypes ordered to Specification F.18/39, first prototype (R2492) flown at Wing, Buckinghamshire by Capt. Valentine Baker (co-owner of the company) on August 31, 1942. The aircraft was lost in a deadstick landing accident on September 12, 1942, killing Capt. Baker. The second aircraft (R2496) flew as M.B.5 on May 23, 1944, third was never built. 10/19/2003. Remarks by Charles Mac Kay: " The M.B.3 is powered by the Napier Sabre. The M.B.5 has a under scoop for the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, and a bubble canopy."