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de Havilland Comet jet airliner. . For the 1930s racing aircraft, see de Havilland DH.88.
The British de Havilland Comet first flew in 1949 and is noted as the world's first commercial jet airliner to reach production. The Avro Ashton and the Vickers VC.1 Viking non-standard variant fitted with Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets had flown earlier but were experimental models. Early Comet models suffered from catastrophic metal fatigue, causing a string of well-publicised accidents, and the aircraft was withdrawn temporarily and redesigned. The Comet 4 series subsequently enjoyed a long and productive career of over 30 years, although sales never fully recovered. The Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, the military derivative of the Comet airliner, is still in service. In 2007, the original decades-old airframes were being rebuilt with new wings and engines to produce the Nimrod MRA 4, expected to serve with Britain's Royal Air Force until the 2020s, more than 70 years after the Comet's first flight.
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When was Haylley's comet last seen?
it s a comet which can be seen every 76 years ,it was last seen in the year 1986,march 8
Can you give us a picture of Halley's Comet on its last visit?
can we find a piture of hayleys comet
When did you see Comet Hale-Bopp last time?
The last time that comet hale bopp was here was around 1996 and 1997.
What is a famous comet and how often does it appear in the sun?
The most famous regularly returning comet is named Halley's comet. It nears the Sun every 74 years. Last seen in 1986.
When was the last time Halley's comet orbit the sun?
For the last 4.5 billion years Halley's Comet has orbited the Sun. The last time it was visible to the naked eye on Earth was 1986. The next near pass is likely to be about 2061.
What happened on October 4 1958?
British Overseas Airways Corp, better know as BOAC, started transatlantic service with the de Havilland Comet, the first commerial production jet aircraft. BOAC was eventually to become part of British Airways.
When was the first jet airliner?
The British De-Havilland Comet first flew on 27 July 1949 and entered service with BOAC on 2 May 1952.
Who was the first pilot to fly jet from where to where?
The first turbojet flight was the Heinkel He 178 X of the German Luftwaffe on August 27, 1939 in Rostock, Germany. On May 2, 1952, the British Overseas Aircraft Corporation (BOAC) began the world's first commercial jet service with the Comet 1A, a 44-seat passenger plane from London to Johannesburg. Piloting the plane was de Havilland chief test pilot John Cunningham. The Comet was capable of traveling at a record speed of 480 mph, a record speed at the time.
When was Roman Catholic Diocese of Boac created?
Roman Catholic Diocese of Boac was created in 1977.
What were the last two visits of Halley's comet?
Halley's Comet was last seen in 1986 and before that it was last seen in 1910.
Which comet was not seen after it last appeared in 1852?
Biela's comet after it split in 1846 and last seen in 1852.
When was the BOAC program started and what does it do?
1970
What is the name of a former UK airline?
BOAC
When was Halley's last comet?
1986
When was Haylley's comet last seen?
it s a comet which can be seen every 76 years ,it was last seen in the year 1986,march 8
Can you give us a picture of Halley's Comet on its last visit?
can we find a piture of hayleys comet
What is capital of Marinduque?
Marinduque's capital city is Boac.
