BOAC) speedbird DeHavilland Comet is shown in flight on Jan. 25, 1950 PA-8676381 - from our story 'When Flying was Fun! BOAC Airline Adverts from the 40s, 50s and 60s'

The British Overseas Airways Company (BOAC) speedbird DeHavilland Comet is shown in flight on Jan. 25, 1950. The 4-engined Comet is the world’s first all jet airliner. (AP Photo)

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