Photo Mug : 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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring a piece of aviation history to your desk with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic De Havilland Comet 1956. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the world's first commercial jet-liner in all its glory. With a top speed of 800 km/h and the ability to carry 36 passengers, the Comet revolutionized air travel, making it faster and more efficient than ever before. Now, you can relive this aviation milestone every day with a hot beverage in hand. Our high-quality mugs are designed to keep your drink warm and the colors of your favorite image vibrant. Order yours today and take a trip down memory lane with every sip!"
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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