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Halford, Whittle, de Havilland and Walker

From left: Major Frank Halford, Sir Frank Whittle, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland and C.C. Walker in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner

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Airliner Comet Frank From Geoffrey Halford Havilland Major Prototype Walker Whittle


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In this historic photograph, four pioneering figures of the aviation industry stand proudly in front of the first prototype of the de Havilland Comet, a groundbreaking aircraft that would revolutionize air travel. From left to right, we have Major Frank Halford, Sir Frank Whittle, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, and C.C. Walker. Major Halford, a distinguished Royal Air Force officer, played a crucial role in the development of the Comet as the Chief Test Pilot for de Havilland. He was responsible for flying the prototype on its maiden flight on July 27, 1949. Sir Frank Whittle, the father of the jet engine, is the man behind the powerplant that made the Comet possible. His invention of the jet engine in 1930 paved the way for the development of high-speed aircraft. Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, the founder of de Havilland Aircraft Company, oversaw the design and production of the Comet. His vision and leadership led to the creation of this innovative aircraft that would set new standards in aviation. C.C. Walker, the Chief Engineer at de Havilland, was instrumental in the design and development of the Comet. His engineering expertise and innovative solutions were key to the successful implementation of the jet engine in a commercial aircraft. The de Havilland Comet, which made its first flight in 1949, was the world's first jet-powered passenger airliner. Its revolutionary design, which included a pressurized cabin, allowed for high-altitude and long-range flights, making air travel faster and more comfortable than ever before. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, with four pioneering figures standing before an aircraft that would change the world.

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