De Havilland Comet 1956
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De Havilland Comet 1956
The Comet is the first commercial jet-liner, carrying 36 passengers at 800 km/h, half as fast again as any other airliner currently in commercial service
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1956 Air Liner Comet Commercial Fast Half Havilland Passengers Specific Liner
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This photograph showcases the pioneering De Havilland Comet 1956, the world's first jet-powered passenger transport aircraft. With a top speed of 800 km/h, the Comet was more than half as fast as any other airliner in service during that era. The Comet carried just 36 passengers, but its revolutionary design and advanced technology set new standards for commercial air travel. The Comet's sleek, streamlined shape and distinctive wing design were a marvel of engineering, representing a significant departure from the propeller-driven aircraft that dominated the skies at the time. Its innovative pressurized cabin allowed for a more comfortable flying experience at cruising altitudes, making long-distance travel more accessible and desirable for the average passenger. The Comet's first flight took place on July 27, 1949, and it entered commercial service on May 2, 1952, with the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). The aircraft's revolutionary design, however, was not without its challenges. A series of tragic accidents in the late 1950s, caused by metal fatigue in the fuselage, led to a temporary grounding of the Comet fleet. But the aircraft's designers and operators worked tirelessly to address the issue, and the Comet ultimately proved to be a game-changer in the history of aviation. This photograph captures a moment in time when the future of air travel was being written, and the De Havilland Comet 1956 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress.
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