De Havilland Comet

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:This article deals with the de Havilland Comet jet airliner. For the 1930s racing aircraft see de Havilland DH.88

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1930s - De Havilland DH.88

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The de Havilland Comet of Britain was the world's first commercial jet airliner. It is famous for being the first to experience the metal fatigue of jet aircraft due to high flight altitudes.

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De Havilland - Britain - Jet - Airliner - Metal fatigue

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