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Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and de Havilland
From left: Major Frank Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and Sir Geoffrey de Havilland in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner, 1 March 1950, following their flight. Lady Trenchard becoming the first lady to fly in the Comet. Date: 1950
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1950 Airliner Comet Frank From Geoffrey Halford Havilland Major Prototype Trenchard
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In this historic photograph, taken on 1 March 1950, we find Major Frank Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard, and Sir Geoffrey de Havilland gathered in front of the first prototype of the de Havilland Comet jet airliner. This momentous occasion marked Lady Trenchard's achievement of becoming the first lady to fly in the Comet. Major Frank Halford, a renowned test pilot, stands on the left, proudly observing the groundbreaking aircraft. To his right, we see Lord Trenchard, the former Chief of the Air Staff and the first Marshal of the Royal Air Force, who was instrumental in the development of the British air power. Lady Trenchard, elegantly dressed, beams with excitement as she poses in front of the Comet, having just experienced the thrill of flying on this revolutionary jet airliner. Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, the aircraft designer and founder of de Havilland Aircraft Company, stands in the center, looking pleased with the successful test flight. The Comet, the world's first jet-powered passenger airliner, was a significant milestone in aviation history, paving the way for the era of commercial jet travel. This photograph captures the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the post-war aviation industry. The de Havilland Comet, with its sleek design and advanced technology, represented a new era in air transportation, and this image encapsulates the excitement and anticipation surrounding this groundbreaking achievement.
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