Not only was BEA's Comet IVb one of the most beautiful aeroplanes ever built - but it belonged to an era when aviation was still an exciting adventure that people dressed up to participate in. Early BEA cabin crew had to be assessed as 'above average' to be selected for Comets and a leisurely first class lunch could occupy most of the flight from Athens to Heathrow in those pre-IFE days.
(OK - I realise that is not much help to the passengers of today!)
Comet IVb at Frankfurt 1961
