German Sabres fitted with MB seats had a similar system. Its a shame the RAAF Sabre is grounded for such a reason. Te RAAF say it must have a working seat as it was designed for one, but MB wont support it?
China: An unknown number of B-26/RB-26 purchased. CIA backed Citizens of the Republic of China Provided manpower to fly low-altitude nocturnal reconnaissance missions over mainland China. Fin serial no's were 862, 888 and 844.
In truth ive seen F-8s parked with the wing up, wings up folded, wing down, straight, wing down folded, basically all combos. Even with the wing up and slats / flaps raised which was possible for maintenance.,