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6 days ago · The de Havilland DH.106 Comet is the world's first commercial jet airliner. Developed and manufactured by de Havilland in the United Kingdom, the Comet 1 prototype first flew in 1949. It features an aerodynamically clean design with four de Havilland Ghost turbojet engines buried in the wing roots, a pressurised cabin , and large windows.
2 days ago · On 5 March 1943, the fifth prototype, serial DG206, powered by two substituted de Havilland Halford H.1 engines owing to problems with the intended W.2 engines, became the first Meteor to become airborne at RAF Cranwell, piloted by Michael Daunt.
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May 2, 2024 · The de Havilland DH.106 Comet fleet was grounded and the Ministry of Transportation withdrew the type’s Certificate of Airworthiness. Production of the airliner at Hatfield came to a stop. BOAC’s DH.106 Comet I G-ALYW in long term storage at Heathrow, 12 September 1954. (RuthAS via Wikipedia)
May 2, 2024 · The de Havilland Comet was the first commercial jet airliner and its introduction had revolutionized the industry. DH.106 Comet 1 G-AYLP (Works No. 06003) was the first production airplane and was very similar to the two prototypes. It can be visually identified by its square passenger windows.
3 days ago · Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland DBE ( / də ˈhævɪlənd /; July 1, 1916 – July 26, 2020) was a British and American actress. The major works of her cinematic career spanned from 1935 to 1988. [1] She appeared in 49 feature films and was one of the leading actresses of her time. At the time of her death in 2020 at age 104, she was the oldest ...
May 22, 2024 · The de Havilland DH.106 ‘Comet’ series is famous for having been the world’s first-ever commercial jet-powered airliner. The type entered service with BOAC in May 1952, less than three years after taking its first flight.
May 5, 2024 · Predecessor De Havilland D.H106 Comet 1 BOAC; Created On iOS; Wingspan 114.4ft (34.9m) Length 102.6ft (31.3m) Height 29.6ft (9.0m) Empty Weight 84,479lbs (38,319kg) Loaded Weight 114,955lbs (52,142kg)
