De Havilland DH.106 Comet
a legends of flight illustrated history
$61.18
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2024
Summary
Comet: The Rise and Fall of the First Jet Airliner
The de Havilland DH.106 Comet holds the distinction of being the world’s first jet airliner. With prototypes taking flight in 1949 and commercial service commencing in 1952, it promised to usher in a new era of prestige for the British aerospace industry.
This book, authored by aviation journalist Wolfgang Borgmann, delves into the Comet’s development and production during the 1940s, providing a detailed account of its techn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764367939 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764367935 |
| Series: | Legends of Flight |
| Author: | Wolfgang Borgmann |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 45g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 229mm |
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About The Author
Wolfgang Borgmann
Wolfgang Borgmann’s enthusiasm for aviation was passed on to him by his parents, who were active in the aviation field. In his early years, he began building up an aviation historical collection that provides numerous rare photos and documents, as well as exciting background information, for his books. Since April 2000, Borgmann has been active as an author and freelance aviation journalist. He lives in Oerlinghausen, Germany.
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