1959 Comet 4 London - Tokyo

1959 Comet 4 London - Tokyo first flight.

The Comet 4 debuted in 1958 and was the first jet to embark on regular transatlantic flights between London and New York. It had a productive career of over 30 years where it was adapted for a variety of military roles such as surveillance, VIP, medical and passenger transport. However, in commercial terms it was soon outdated by the 707 which was larger, faster, more cost-effective, and had a greater range.