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The good 'ol days of commercial air travel



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1950. A British film about post war commercial air travel in the UK. Some interesting aircraft are featured including the Brabazon and Comet


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Priceless... ( 1 year ago by denberg2)
Priceless...
this is a fantastic ... ( 1 year ago by N9155E)
this is a fantastic clip; however the UK has disappeared from the industrial roadmap so far.
Yes, it is a shame ... ( 1 year ago by Bomberguy)
Yes, it is a shame in hindsight to see that the three "trump cards", the Comet, Brabazon and Princess were all commercial failures. The Comet was one of the most beautiful airliners ever made IMHO.
Clearily words ... ( 1 year ago by fordroad)
Clearily words escape me, this is just a priceless
example of aircraft and airlines as they developedpost WW2. WELL DONE.
Superb! I could ... ( 1 year ago by Iranica)
Superb! I could rewind, watch and go weak in the knees. And you bet I am doing just that....
I think the Comet ... ( 1 year ago by Shazzasaloon91)
I think the Comet is the most elegant aircraft ever built. There are some great shots of the prototype in this film. Why don't they make polished metal-finish planes anymore? lol
Fantastic stuff! ... ( 1 year ago by Proplinerman)
Fantastic stuff! Thanks for posting.
Array ( 1 year ago by TISAC1)
And-
IF YOU WEREN'T PROPERLY DRESSED, YOU DIDN'T GET ON!
No T shirts and jeans allowed- First Class attire were required or you were denied passage. It was after all, the bastion of the well to do- as airline travel at the time was considered to be their exclusive domain :(
For More Adventure ... ( 1 year ago by GGTravel)
For More Adventure Travel:
Gordons Guide . com
Array ( 6 months ago by 600SELV12)
Thanks.
That Comet banking right..what a beautiful looking plane.
I love these gung ... ( 4 months ago by acme4all)
I love these gung ho, "Proud to be British" films, a little touch of nostalgia. This one shows some fantastic aircraft, especially the flying boats and the Comet. Thanks for posting.
The Golden Age of ... ( 1 month ago by InfiniteMushroom)
The Golden Age of air travel was killed when Jimmy Carter deregulated the airlines. Airlines have tremendous overhead and operating costs and need great stability in order to provide quality service and a good work environment. The Golden Age came about from dedicated air routes and government regulations that prevented predatory financial forces from tearing the industry apart. Deregulation has caused massive debt, mergers, bankruptcies, horrible service, and a terrible work environment.
As well it should ... ( 1 month ago by InfiniteMushroom)
As well it should be! I remember when flying was a great experience. Jimmy Carter threw American aviation under the bus when he totally deregulated the industry. Successive administrations are equally guilty by complicity in the airline industry's destruction.
Bomberguy, thank ... ( 3 weeks ago by johnster1964)
Bomberguy, thank you for an excellent video !
Anybody know what is the four funnelled ship at 8 mins 54 secs?
I think it is either the Aquitania (scrapped not til 1950) or the 1921 Windsor Castle ( the onlt post WWI ship with 4 funnels)
Keep up the great work!!
I could fly more, ... ( 1 week ago by darkmorpheus31)
I could fly more, but it is stressful to even enter an airport in today's world. People treated in some ways as a new prison inmate, (I was a corrections officer) instead of a valued customer, unable to meet family in an airport terminal, consistent delays, impolite airport staff, increase in fees, decrease in personal cabin service, taking off ones shoe ( which is not sanitary ), and increasingly aggressive travelers. I miss air travel during the 80's and pre-911. It was much less hectic.



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