X-15 Seat Cushion

The seat cushion taken before and after treatment in 2024. Top: Before treatment condition showing the torn vinyl cover, duct tape added during use, degraded foam interior, and red fiberglass base. Bottom: After stabilization treatment. The repairs will remain visible rather than toned to match, so they are identifiable as non-original material. Although the seat remains severely damaged, its preservation aids in telling the story of this aircraft.