De Havilland Comet: The World's First Commercial Jetliner (World's Greatest Airliners)

Colin Higgs

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Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, Barnsley, 2018

1526719614 / 9781526719614

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The world got a little smaller in July 1949 when the first jet-powered airliner took to the skies barely four years after the end of the Second World War. Not only was the de Havilland Comet 1 was a lot faster than previous airliners, it could fly higher and further. It was packed with new technology but, perhaps most importantly for those early passengers, it was a quiet, luxurious and even pleasant experience, something that could never be said for the noisy piston-engine aircraft that came before. The Comet s leadership in jet travel for the future was assured until aircraft began crashing. The first ones were put down to pilot error but two disastrous events in 1954 grounded the fleet and Britain s advantage over the rest of the world was lost. Boeing caught up with its ubiquitous 707 and the Comet was destined to become but a memory. However, rising from the ashes came a new Comet one that was bigger and more powerful than before and designed for completely different roles. Where the first Comets had provided an expensive and plush way to travel for the rich few, the new Comet 4s carried more passengers to a multitude of destinations inevitably becoming key carriers for the early package holidaymakers. At the same time they became vital strategic transports for the RAF as the British Empire receded. This book tells the full story of the world s first jet-powered airliner, from its remarkable beginnings, through its early flight trials programme to its entry into service. The type s military career is also covered, as is its construction; also included in this volume are details of the numerous variants produced and those still surviving as exhibits today. There are also twenty-four superb artworks by world-renowned aviation illustrator Juanita Franzi. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Titel
De Havilland Comet: The World's First Commercial Jetliner (World's Greatest Airliners)
Autor
Colin Higgs
Verlag
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom, Barnsley
Erscheinungsjahr
2018
Zustand
Very Good
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
1526719614
ISBN-13
9781526719614
Artikelgewicht
499 Gramm
Abmessungen
189.0 x 246.0

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