Photographic Print : 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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience aviation history with our stunning photograph of the De Havilland Comet 15B1, the world's first commercial jet airliner, from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. Captured in 1956, this iconic image showcases the Comet's sleek design and revolutionary technology, carrying 36 passengers at an impressive speed of 800 km/h. Half as fast again as any other airliner in service at the time, the Comet set new standards for air travel. Bring this piece of aviation history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints, available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. Order now and relive the excitement of the jet age.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.5cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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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