On 2016-05-02 21:46:08 +0000, "Byker" said:



"Ri©ardo" wrote in message
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So the de Havilland Comet, albeit flawed (from which much was learnt by
the world aviation industry) never led the way? As we know "the pioneer
doesn't always get the best land, sometimes he ends up dead in a ditch
with arrows in his back."

The contemporary Sud Aviation Caravelle served the European market quite
well


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In the 50s and 60's, as a passenger I have flown in Caravelles
(primarily SABENA), Viscounts, DC3's, DC6's, DC7's, DC9's, Electras,
Constellations and 727's, all over parts of North America, Africa and
South America. All my long haul flights up until the early 1970s were
in Connies, Electras, and 707s of various airlines.
Then there was also a period (69-71) when the most common form of
aviation for me was very much rotary wing, with an occasional 707
and/or L-1011 thrown in.

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Regards,

Savageduck