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British Airways (Boac) celebrates the 50th anniversary of world's first transatlantic jet flight

Milan, Italy - London-New York on a Comet 4 airplane

"British Airways is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world’s first commercial jet flight across the Atlantic. The historic flight from London to New York took place on October 4, 1958 on the new British-built BOAC Comet 4 jet liner, cutting the eastbound crossing time by almost six hours. Half a century later, British Airways is recreating the dramatic achievement with the help of a v...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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