The BOAC Comet 4
BOAC operated Comet 4 aircraft from 1958 and then withdrew them from service in 1965. By then they were operating B707's and eventually the VC10. I had the please of flying First Class from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand) as a 12yo boy. In those days the Comet was the only jet able to used Auckland airport and they were still constructing the larger one capable of handling B707's,DC8's etc. Being a veteran Viscount traveller I was amased at the way I as pushed back in my seat during the takeoff run. The sound of those Rolls Royce Avons was exciting aswell. I still have the First Class Menu, in flight magazine and the signed Junior Jet Club logbook. I wonder what they would be worth today. There was a definite grace and pride amongst the cabin crew and the cockpit crew were friendly aswell. BOAC was well respected then I think. The air hostesses looked great in their smart navy uniforms with white gloves and airforce type hats.
Last edited by boaccomet4; 9th Aug 2012 at 15:02.