This superb photograph was taken on the occasion of the First Flight on April 27, 1958. Nineteen Intercontinental Comet 4s at the time were being built for the BOAC and they were followed by six for Aerolinas Argentinas.

Salient data of the International Comet 4: 56-76 passengers; 3,000 statute miles stage length; cruising speed 510 miles per hour and cruising altitude 38,00 50 42,000 feet. Span 11 feet 9 inches, length 111 feet 6 inches, height 28feet 6 inches, all up weight 156,000 lb.

The four Rolls-Royce RA 29 engines each develop 10,5000 lb. Thrust.

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