This Day In History - First Jet Flight 1949

First Jet Flight 1949

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

All Day

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Event Description

On this day in 1949, the world's first jet-propelled airliner, the British De Havilland Comet, makes its maiden test-flight in England. The jet engine would ultimately revolutionize the airline industry, shrinking air travel time in half by enabling planes to climb faster and fly higher.

Event Location

England