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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


12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print

"Experience aviation history with our stunning Canvas Print of the De Havilland Comet 1956, the world's first commercial jet-liner. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the sleek design and revolutionary technology of this iconic aircraft. With its impressive speed of 800 km/h, the Comet carried 36 passengers at a pace half as fast again as other airliners of the time. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home and add a touch of nostalgia and style to any room. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed using vibrant, fade-resistant inks and are coated with a protective varnish to ensure long-lasting beauty. Order yours today and relive the excitement of the jet age!"

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
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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