Comet! : the world's first jet airliner by Graham M. Simons, Simons, Graham M. ISBN 9781781592793, 1781592799 instant download

Comet! : the world's first jet airliner by Graham M. Simons, Simons, Graham M. ISBN 9781781592793, 1781592799 instant download

The De Havilland Comet made history when it became the world's first production commercial jetliner in 1952. However, thanks to a spate of high-profile accidents, the Comet never fulfilled its early potential. Extensively illustrated throughout, this book features details lifted directly from enquiry and salvage reports, much of which has never been published before and offers a unique insight into the failures and tragedies that blighted the early days of development, laying down lessons that were ultimately to benefit later designs A comprehensive, picture rich history of the iconic craft. Includes myriad first hand accounts and photographic illustrations. Features many previously unpublished materials, acquired as a result of the authors complete access to the sprawling De Havilland archive.