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The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production
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The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production
The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production, is seen here in B.O.A.C. airline colours. The aircraft is pictured leaving London for Johannesburg on the worlds first scheduled jet air service on 2nd May, 1952
NCJ - Topix
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Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WA*5812513
Media ID 21665661
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The De Havilland Comet, the world's first commercial jet airliner to reach production, is captured in this iconic photo print. Painted in the distinguished B. O. A. C. airline colors, the aircraft exudes an air of adventure and represents a significant milestone in aerospace history. On May 2nd, 1952, this groundbreaking marvel embarked on its maiden voyage from London to Johannesburg, marking the inauguration of the world's first scheduled jet air service. In this snapshot from the 1950s, we witness a diverse group of individuals gathered at an airport to bid farewell to their loved ones aboard this technological marvel. The image showcases a range of emotions - pride gleams on their faces as they wave goodbye with mixed feelings of excitement and nostalgia. The stewardess and steward stand united at the forefront of progress; their uniforms symbolize professionalism and dedication amidst this new age of aviation. As they prepare for takeoff, one can only imagine the sense of awe that must have filled both passengers and crew alike. This print by NCJ - Topix takes us back to a time when air travel was still novel and extraordinary—an era where dreams took flight alongside these magnificent machines. It serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to human ingenuity.
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