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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2010, 06:39
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

Then of course there is the Focke Wulf Condor v...

Then of course there is the Focke Wulf Condor v C-54 v Constellation discussion regarding the aircraft that started/was most influential in the development of long range, commercial aviation :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 19:49
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

In fairness, you've an almost impossible task -...

In fairness, you've an almost impossible task - large volumes have been published trying to cover the topic - and very few have had success in getting people to agree with the choices.

With regard...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 17:18
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

Early Lears had a reputation of being a bit of a...

Early Lears had a reputation of being a bit of a beast to handle. Spectacular take off performance (having been derived from a Swiss fighter design) but the handling at altitude and in turbulence...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 15:36
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

The Herc should certainly be there as, from the...

The Herc should certainly be there as, from the start, it has been the benchmark for reliable cargo and battlefield equipment delivery by air. It has had many imitators - none of which has matched...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 13:32
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

I agree regarding the Comet v 707 debate going on...

I agree regarding the Comet v 707 debate going on forever but history shows that the Comet (and for that matter the Avro Canada C102) were the real airliners that set the pattern for airliners to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 12:32
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

Well every aircraft listed on your original post...

Well every aircraft listed on your original post is categorised by you as a "first".

Perhaps what you really mean is the type in its class, generation or design having most effect on the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2010, 10:12
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By philbky

Not sure how you can't include the Comet. ...

Not sure how you can't include the Comet.

The first jet airliner into series production
The first to regularly carry fare paying passengers on schedule services

You might also consider that...
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